We had a lovely week "on the Road again". Most of our time was spent in the rocky mountains which was just amazing. I
can't explain how beautiful they are, even though the snow is melting now.
A lot of the mountains have waterfalls on them from the melting snow. Also lots of the rivers were nearly in flood and some of the lakes were full. We also saw 10 bears, I
can't believe that. A lot of folk actually living here have never seen that many. Oh they are so cute, black shinny coats, 5 of them were cubs, and one was a brown bear. We saw a lot of other animals but
couldn't believe it when a coyote and her 3 little cubs ran across the road. It was like their first lesson in crossing the busy road. "Come on guys its now or never". Every turn in the road is like a near experience. We also drove through some desert country where apparently there are rattle snakes. We
didn't see any, actually we
didn't see any wild life at all in the desert. The photo below was of a dam we passed which had beautiful images on it. This was taken at 10.15 pm. Not bad! It is getting dark around 10.45 then light again around 4.30am.
This is yet another beautiful photo of the
Rockies. I think this mountain has snow all year round as there are a few glaciers on it. It is just amazing.
I am in the process of packing to come back to Australia for 5 weeks. I am really looking forward to coming and seeing the kids and my Gorgeous Grandson. He is nearly crawling now. It will be interesting for Phil to be here on his own I think he might miss me. I am spending 2 and a bit weeks with Tim, Kate, Elijah and Josh then a week in
Tassy with Kylie and Clay. I am then going to Tamworth for a weekend retreat at Cottage on the Hill (with my wild quilting friends). I have my
mammogram in Tamworth on the Monday, dinner with my special friends from
Johnson St Group home, which i am so looking forward to. When I come back
Phil's Mum will be with me. She will be with us for 6 weeks. I am looking forward to sharing this experience with her. So many new things to see, taste, experience new animals and new weather patterns.
Tim, Kate, Josh and Jane got their fair share of water last weekend. Tim and Kate kept the water out of their house with towels etc and had a few days without power. Josh and Jane managed to have the car break down (thanks
Jane's Dad for coming to the rescue) and being stopped by snow on the way to the Bible conference, but had an enjoyable weekend and returned home safely. Kylie is fine, busy as always, she got some really great deals so we can fly round the country side. and Clayton is fine??? Put it this way no news from him is good news!!!!
I must welcome
Aunty Joyce and Uncle Les to the blog. I believe
Aunty Joyce brought a printer and is sharing this blog with other friends and family. What fun. Hope it is still interesting and enjoyable for you to read. My problem is there is so much to say and share that it is hard to know where to begin.
Love to you all. Tina
