Aurora Creek

After our 2 zoom calls this morning, Glenn and I headed out to do 3 letterboxes.

The first letterbox was over by the yellow crane at the Hungry Horse Dam. As Glenn was returning the letterbox to the hidden spot, I noticed a guy following Glenn with his eyes. I immediately struck up a conversation with him and his traveling companion, “Do you know what letterboxing is all about?” After I explained the art of following the clues and hidden carved stamp and explaining our story of being locked out of Guatemala his reply was “No shit!” He repeatedly exclaimed, “no shit” when we pronounced that the Guatemala borders have been closed since March 18th and we are traveling in this used RV making the most of life.

We found out that they were on their honeymoon and were suppose to be in Banff, Canada! I was so surprised that I said, “No shit!”...for the first time in my life. We assured them that it was beautiful. Matt and Melinda are from Elgin, Illinois.

Next we followed clues to another letterbox which was at the old road entrance to Glacier National Park but is closed. Because there was a young couple there cooking out, I again had to explain myself. But this time I did not use the “S” word.

We drove into GNP and crossed over a one lane bridge to see the lake from a different perspective. And we took the red chairs Karen gave us and had a light snack.

On our way back to our home, we did our 3rd letterbox. While here, my dad called me with the sad news that Mr. Richard LeRouax had died. That makes 4 friends who have died just THIS week. I guess it’s that season of life. Glenn says that God is being good to them, getting them out of this troubled world before they have to suffer any more.

We came home to a crockpot meal that I started this morning. Glenn and I ate at the picnic table. A delicious end to a fun day.Read more