Day Two

[Posted by Sarah] Had an easier drive on Day Two - only Post Falls, Idaho to Missoula, Montana. Took us about 4 hours total in the car including stops.

The scenery on this stretch was beautiful. Lots of mountain foothills and trees. We drove through several passes including 4th of July Pass which we think is in the Bitteroot Mountain range. The area looks very much like the Pacific Northwest except that the ground is much drier and colored yellow-brown rather than a typical lush green or dark brown of the Northwest.

We crossed into Montana and mountain time in the early afternoon and made it to the homestead where we're staying around 5pm. The house was built in the 1880's and is beautiful - high ceilings, wood floors, lots of period pieces but comfortable and durable (thank goodness). And then there are the sheep and goats and ducks and chickens. The goats are La Mancha goats and are as friendly as any pet dog.

We played out in the front yard for several hours enjoying the warm and sun and the moutains around us. Christopher and Joshua played in the small stream that runs around the perimeter of the yard and divides the house from the garden and animal areas.

Was a great day and looking forward to exploring Missoula...