On Wednesday we took a beautiful drive on the Going to the Sun highway in Glacier National Park. Although the scenery is still spectacular, it was sad to see that the glacier the girls played on 34 years ago behind the visitors center has receded a mile or so up the mountain.
Yesterday we visited a wonderful stand of ancient giant cedars, some were 8 feet in diameter and 175 feet tall. We also visited a waterfall and suspension bridge on the Koonetai River. Judy loved the suspension bridge but Bill has mixed feelings about swinging bridges.
Camping has been a little challenging the past 3 nights. Both the Glacier KOA and the Farragut State Park in Athol, Idaho were beautiful and clean. However, it was in the 30's both nights in Glacier and in Farragut there was no warm water in the showers. We are ready for a milder climate and some warm water.
We continued to eat a lot of huckleberries: ice cream, pie, and barbeque. Now we are entering the Washington fruit growing region so our diet will change a little.
The Adventures of Super Grandpa: In Glacier, Grandpa went birding again but this time the bird mistook Grandpa for a tasty treat. Just as the eagle was about to catch him, Grandma (Manga) hit him across the beak with a tent pole. Whew! It was a close call.
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Well Sam hurt himself last night. We thought he broke his leg but thankfully it was only a high ankle sprain. Lynley got a blister from her rowing practices. It got infected and her hand swelled badly. She had to go to student health and get a prescription for it. Ken and I are fine! Hope you find warmer weather soon.
Thomas continues to enjoy the adventures of Super Grandpa. The flower that he gave me for Mother's Day bloomed today. He is going to take a picture of it to show you.
Poor frozen Manga! I hope you get to warmer weather soon. It all looks beautiful, though.We, too, continue, to enjoy the Super Grandpa segment. I have just returned from a teacher's weekend up north. We are getting ready for another week at school. Theo had a rocky one. Libby loves Mrs. McKay, who has been teaching at Matthew Thornton since 1972. My classes are nice, but very busy. Andy has been sick with a bad cold, but is on the mend. Libby has lots of play practice this week, as her Jungle Book performances are drawing near. She is going to play the trumpet in band and she is going to try cross country. XO Sarah
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