Southwestern Montana

When we traveled this route between Missoula and Salt Lake City just ten days ago the landscape was stunning with yellow fall foliage and a brilliant blue sky.  Today, there are no leaves remaining on the trees.  The foothills that surround us are covered with snow.  Silhouettes of migrating birds appear as black check marks against a soft gray background.  We are relieved to find the roads dry.  In another few days, winter will settle into this landscape for a long stay and driving will be more difficult.  For now, we are safe, dry and warm.  We’ve got snow tires on the car and a few chapters of King Solomon’s Mines left on the iPod to keep us amused.  Roger is energetic and is doing most of the driving.