Home and Abroad – travellers tales and fireside chats
Night in Helena Mt. was quiet as the Memorial Day Holiday drew to a close, we ate at a local family restaurant and then headed to the hotel. Morning came brightly and by 9 we were on the road to a ghost town called Castle. It really is just a collection of shacks that are …
Continue reading "Yellowstone – Steam – Sulphur and a Grain Elevator"
Last night the forecast was rain, so the morning get up and out was unhurried. Skipped breakfast and got some large cappuccinos at a nearby independent drive thru. Glacier NP and the Road to the Sun awaited and although it was grey and foreboding the rain did not materialise. Route 2 leads us to the …
Continue reading "Big Sky, little white crosses and more shock and awe roads"
Leaving Moab and heading towards Salt Lake and Park City to see a tourist main street we happened upon a sign proclaiming Historic Helper! With a name like that you just have to drop in, and anyway we needed gas. So we pulled in and walked around a bit. To say Helper is a ghost …
Continue reading "Moab towards Boise via Helper and Park City"
The Lunar/solar eclipse witnessed from Arches National Park yesterday proved a highlight. Lots of people gathered in various spots to view the phenomenon helped by Park Rangers who handed out the special glasses to share. A party atmosphere with total strangers getting to know each other via this amazing celestial event up a mountain in …
