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Our South Dakota interlude

We made it safely to South Dakota, a new state for both of us. And while this is our first time here, we both sincerely hope it will not be our last. We are briefly staying in Rapid, City, and today we got to explore the charming old-styled downtown. It was quintessential Americana: Flags waving,… Read More Our South Dakota interlude

July 6, 2024 KimLeave a comment

Our final stretch in Bozeman

It’s hard to believe that we are nearing the end of our stay here. The past week (or so) was mostly quiet, with normal day-to-day living. We did get to catch the band, Jamestown Revival, one night and we did go out for dinner at a downtown restaurant. But other than that, we really just… Read More Our final stretch in Bozeman

July 1, 2024 KimLeave a comment

Chasing the moon: a love story

Montana June 21, 2024 I guess I’m trying to put memories in amber by writing them. Trying to hold on to the feelings, the excitement, the view. The sky was painted horizontal and layered, dark and beautiful. We were chasing the moon in Bozeman through green pathways and a misty haze that accompanies a delicious… Read More Chasing the moon: a love story

July 1, 2024July 1, 2024 KimLeave a comment

A quiet week in Bozeman

This week was sprinkled with joyful local elements and surprising elements from the sky. We actually had snow on Monday, which was not expected in mid June. But other than that nonsense we’ve had some beautiful weather here. We were also lucky enough to be invited to a friend’s camp in McLeod mid week and… Read More A quiet week in Bozeman

June 22, 2024June 25, 2024 KimLeave a comment

A Weekend in Yellowstone

From Friday afternoon to Sunday evening, we were surrounded by breathtaking natural beauty, geological wonders, and more wildlife than I’ve ever seen. I’m completely blown away by what Yellowstone offers its visitors. Sure, it’s a dangerous place. “Low-key terrifying,” to quote one friend. And my mom has been sure to keep me apprised of all… Read More A Weekend in Yellowstone

June 17, 2024 KimLeave a comment

Sometimes there are no words

Sometimes there are no words and the pictures are not enough. But they are all I have, so I’ll offer them here for our weekend at Glacier National Park where we hiked 9 miles on Saturday and 11 miles on Sunday. Over the weekend we saw glaciers, Iceberg Lake, moose, deer, hares, gophers, bison, and… Read More Sometimes there are no words

June 11, 2024 KimLeave a comment

Two more side quests on our way to Montana

After Stockholm, Larry and I flew in to Las Vegas. We stayed two nights at the Mandalay Bay Resort. Friday evening we went up to have a drink at the Skyfall Lounge which gave a terrific rooftop view of the strip. We then grabbed Japanese at one of the many restaurants in the resort and… Read More Two more side quests on our way to Montana

June 10, 2024 KimLeave a comment

Seems we’ve pulled it off

This is the post where I catch up on the crazy leg of the tour. So when last we met, I was one week in on our two week time in Utah. The second week held some brilliant highlights, but on the day I would normally shoot to do a blog post, we were in… Read More Seems we’ve pulled it off

May 31, 2024 KimLeave a comment

Only a week so far?

Has it really only been a week (basically)? It feels like we’ve been here for way longer. It feels like we’ve been to a different planet too. Southern Utah has a lot to offer, and more than we can possibly take in during the short time we have for this visit. We have managed to… Read More Only a week so far?

May 20, 2024May 20, 2024 KimLeave a comment

Then spoke the thunder

Today I went by myself to Bryce Canyon and had my mind blown, my soul rung like a bell, my thoughts empty but for the fragments of poetry that were playing out in front of my very eyes. TS Eliot, Peter Mulvey, Mary Oliver, Walt Whitman. So many of their words were with me today… Read More Then spoke the thunder

May 15, 2024May 20, 2024 KimLeave a comment

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