Day five- cont'd

Day five

After a big breakfast,  and a skype-chat with Larry we headed to Madison, Wisconsin. We drove straight to the lake for some much needed exercise, then toured UW and the university district. We checked out an open-mike at the university- where we felt old, but enjoyed the  good                                                                                                                                            talent.

Day four- cont'd

We continued on passing many a farms, and ended up in Minneapolis for dinner. Our day ended in Eau Claire, Minnesota. 

Day four

After killing time at the local "cafe" in Bismark... our new windshield was ready to go, and we continued eastbound towards Fargo. We stopped in and visited my old stomping ground (Meritcare Hospital)... looked very different from the outside!

Day two-Yellowstone Ntl. Park

Day three-cont'd

Our goal was to drive straight through to Fargo, but just as we were approaching Bismark, a huge pheasant got off track, and flew straight into the windshield... so hard it shattered! We took up shelter in Bismark, and will get back on the road after getting a replacement tomorrow morn. We enjoyed an early night at the pool, and watched the presidential debates!

Day three

We left Billings nice and early, and after a big breakfast we continued east to North Dakota. We stopped in at the Theodore Roosevelt National Park to stretch our legs, and enjoy the sun for a short while. 

Day two-cont'd

We then headed over to Billings to visit with Matt's long-time buddy Adam, and his lovely family. Little Nora had lots of fun trying on all of her many hats!

Day Two

After a wee tour of Butte, we continued on to Yellowstone National Park. We drove up to Mammoth Hot Springs and explored the natural beauty. 

Day one

After a lovely send-off from Matt's family, we ventured east through Eastern Washington until we reached Butte, Montana.