We left Missoula about 8am, after a wonderful breakfast in a downtown cafe. The best homemade corned beef hash I have had in years – and good coffee! We hit the road in good order.

We headed south toward Wisdom. This commodity is something no one should lack, and all should certainly seek. We wanted to check out the Big Hole again. On the way there, we met up with other riders and checked our maps.

One of the most wonderful things about riding is all of the wonderful characters you meet on the road!

We found Wisdom, and recorded our finding hereby:

Rob also found Wisdom again.

On the way to Virginia City, we went through Nevada City. There is a fascinating house at the edge of town.

One wonders what kind of history created this structure.

We stopped in Nevada City to get milkshakes – the perfect drink on a hot day, although this day was the best so far on our ride. The temperature was 87 at most – so much better than our first day on the road! I had a Moose Moss. There was Montana Huckleberry, too, Yum.

We arrived in Virginia City in good time, The clouds were beginning to gather overhead.

As I type this, on the balcony of our 1800s hotel, there is a thundershower. Rain is pattering down and clearing the dust. The air has visibly cooled – the bikes are covered, and I am grateful for the change in weather.

We are staying at the Fairweather Inn.

This whole region of Montana is dedicated to preserving its frontier history. The wind is banging the old screen doors and the signs, and I can hear footsteps on the boardwalk below.

The air has that clean dirt smell. The streets are emptying – it’s time for bed. Rest well, friends!