Sun 7July19 Roseville MT to Rexford MT

Today I leave Whitefish, or as Tim would have it, the monument to recreation & fun! I can see his point.

Loaded ready for a lift to the border

We had a lot of fun & enjoyed educating each other in the peculiar ways of each others ways & politics & other stuff.

Together they make a great team.

Jenni had been a project manager in the construction industry but left to take stock & plan a new career. Meanwhile she is an Über drive. Unlike U.K., here taxis are scarce & these guys are a godsend.

Tim had been the ultimate multi-day cycle traveller.

Tim & his well travelled bike

11 years on the road & many successful books to his credit. Check out:

The road that has no end

Down the road in South America

Down the road in south east Asia

Downtheroad.org.

With rental properties from his boos, Tim is also now a temporary teacher. The kids love him. When kitting out in Kalispell, we met an old student who was so keen & proud to let Tim know of her college plans. Still has the itching to maintain shallow roots, always with an eye on the next state. He says he had a midlife crisis & went normal but will that last??!

2:25pm we departed the Canadian border together. Tim rode the first 10 miles before heading back to the car. Now the ride begins!!

25 miles in & headed 7 miles off route to Redford campground. Paid $15 for a pitch & show my spot. After settling in for the night I heard a gentle shower of water repeatedly sweeping over my tent. I was in the Center of a sprinkler system. I can vouch for their efficiency – by morning everything was soaking wet!!