June 7, Hiking, biking, animals and incredible scenery
The 3 Bears
They weren't real interested in sharing the road -- neither were we! We watched for 5-10 minutes before they ambled back into the woods and we could pass. We were biking on Road to the Sun which hadn't opened yet due to snow near Logan Pass. We only were able to bike about 7 of the 16 miles -- those darn knees!
This was near Polebridge on West side of the park. Don't the clouds look like snow covered mountains. Polebridge isn't much more than a mercantile store 25 miles north of Apgar on a gravel road but what a bakery inside! This is a real hidden treasure.
Burn area from fire in the 80's. Trees take a long time to grow back this far north. On the other hand it opens up incredible views and there is a surprising amount of undergrowth and wild flowers.
Deer were more interested in sharing the road and we passed amicably.
T
oralf finally did it! He walked out of work Friday noon, August 26 for the last time. We are now officially retired. I love the Spanish word for retired, "jubilado." Reminds me of jubilation. It does seem to be a joyous word. Hope it is a joyous time as we enter a new phase in our lives.
We are actually going back to the office Tuesday morning for a farewell breakfast and then Wednesday heading for Glacier for 6 days. Haven't a clue what temps will be in the park, probably colder. It has been warm here in Missoula. We haven't been to Glacier in almost a year, too long. We are looking foreward to getting away and doing some hiking in the mountains. We will take our bikes, too.
Finalmente Toralf lo hace. Salió de la oficina por la ultima vez viernes el 26 de agosto. Me gusta la palabra jubilado. Parece como júbilo. Ojalá que éste nuevo parte de nuestro vida es un tiempo de júbilo.
En realidad regresamos a la oficina el lunes para una fiesta de despedida. Miercoles vamos a Glacier Parque Nacional para acampar por 6 días. No tengo ningun idea de las temperaturas allá, probablemente más frio. Ha estado un poquito caliente en Missoula. No hemos estado en Glacier por casi un año, demasiado tiempo. Va a estar bien andor por las montañas de nuevo. Tendremos nuestros bicis tambien.
