Day 15 Friday 21st September Got up and had breakfast at 8.30.another lively conversation with our host who wondered why we did not stop last night for drinks. Breakfast was fruit and eggs benedict. He is a great chef. The weather was frosty first thing but is heating up quick. By 11 we had sorted all our luggage and Said goodbye to Butte and started the journey to Missoula. En route we saw the town of Anaconda which was the founding corporation of Butte and o...

Day 14 Butte and Toad Hall Manor Thursday 20th September. Had a hearty breakfast all hand made by Glenn, the host. He sat at the table. We said about a trolley ride and he booked it for us. Conversations around the table was quite political but friendly. Drove into butte early as wanted to look around before the trolley trip. We were in the historic area. Date 1850’s onwards. The buildings tend to be square with lots of windows. We parked easily and set off. N...

Yellowstone to Butte.day 13 Wednesday 19th September Woke early, 4 am due to a sound in the room. There was a mouse in the room. Got rid of mouse. Checked out and reported mouse sighting. The receptionist said the poor critter was getting out of the cold. Think they must have a few of these sightings. Old faithful was due to go off so walked along the longer walk to see it . Met a couple from Wyoming. Had a long chat with them. As we walked along old faithful w...

Yellowstone Park old faithful Day 12 Tuesday 18th September Written by Martin So 6 am alarm became a 7.15 departure for exploring for the day. Plan to get to other side of the “ loop” and park to see wildlife in Hayden valley then onto canyon village. Early morning was gorgeous. The temp outside was coldest we’ve had at 30 f or zero centigrade. The springs were highlighted by the thermal steam arising in the cold. The lodge is totally surrounded by hundr...

Howlers to Yellowstone Day 11 Monday 17th September Written by Martin... 7.30 alarm. Went to see wolves again. Wolves greeted lyn and we walked around both pens. These pens are three and five acres. Every wolf followed us. Lyn concerned that they can dig their way out. Lovely to see them up close but can see that they are still wild.... breakfast was cheese croissant and fruit. All home cooked. Shared with a couple from Jacksonville. ( very rich and had prop...