So long, Bitterroot friends.

Hello new American friends- North-Central variety.

I’m off, and it’s in a different direction than intended. Instead of south toward the Idaho border, then east toward Bozeman and Billings- it’s north to Missoula, then east to Helena. I’ve been to Helena a few times and frankly I was more interested in seeing Billings, having not been there. But a note from a friend made me change the route; I’ll explain that in an upcoming post. In any case Billings is on my return route.

1. Now I just have to say see you later to my local buddies:

Next: Missoula and the beginning of the eastward journey.