From One Side to the Other

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Today's task:  shift ourselves from Lincoln, MT to Helena.  Easily enough done, save for that stubbornly large mountain in our way.

We hit 800 (not 8000) miles on the trip today.

Down there we used to was.


Even slower than it looks.

Appears she's headed for the Gulf, and I for the Pacific

Coke and candybar stop 20 miles from Helena

Coke & candybar scenery


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  1. AnonymousJune 1, 2024 at 7:42 AM

    Love following your progress! Love you both, Ginny

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  2. AnonymousJune 1, 2024 at 11:47 AM

    Awesome territory
    Wendy

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