Cures for homesickness...

Morale was low in our camp last night due to homesickness.  We are missing Captain Lewis, and home, and our canine companions there.  This morning we listened to audio stories that are comforting reminders of home in Mississippi, ate crisp apples (which always helps Clark's mood) and talked of the fun plans we still have left on the Expedition.  As for me, I cleaned out the keel boat with wheels and folded laundry.  Nesting always makes me feel better...




We had an easy travel day, considering we awoke in Bismark, North Dakota, and ended our day in Glendive, Montana.  The terrain is slightly different, but no less beautiful.  The wide open spaces are breathtaking.  They say at home that a squirrel can climb from tree branch to tree branch and go from the Atlantic to the Mississippi without touching the ground.  The squirrels would be out of luck here!  Before breaking camp this morning, we found a chipmunk.  Sacagawea and Clark had a great time making photos, and tonight made sketches in their journals.

We enjoyed a dinosaur museum and a pioneer museum today in Dickinson, North Dakota.  We also had lunch at Bogey's Diner, a great '50's place.  Our campers enjoyed the pioneer museum tremendously.  It was interesting to see tools and a cabin from years past.  They both especially enjoyed the model farm house and farm... they have begun plans to make their own!

Praying that Captain Lewis makes it back safely and quickly, and that morale continues to improve---
More later,
Scannon