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A retrospective journey to the USA – part 12 (Montana State Capitol, a Grizzly, and Taco del Sol)

To read part 11 click here. An easy enough day with only two presentations preceded by a visit to the State Capitol, where we got to look at some interesting art work, statues of famous Montana citizens, pretty stained glass that has survived at least one earthquake, and a rather cuddly looking teenage grizzly who had been causing trouble by coming into contact with residents and acquiring a taste […]

September 13, 2024 47

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A retrospective journey to the USA – part 11 (Downtown Helena, library, bookstore, and curiosities)

To read part 10 click here. I had been thinking to myself that I really don't like Helena much at all because out where we're staying the area looks like severe urban sprawl - everything is so big and so far apart, with massive roads cutting through everything and subjecting everyone to 'the tyranny of the car'. But today we visited Downtown Helena! Our presentations were all hosted in […]

September 12, 2024 47

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A retrospective journey to the USA – part 10 (Gates of Montana, Pizza Ranch, and a walk in the park)

To read part 9 click here. Today was amazing, the Gates of Montana boat tour was 2 hours I hope I'll remember for a very long time. We travelled down the river all the while listening to of the most knowledgeable, funny, and magnetic tour guides I've come across in ages. He could tell you about the rocks, the trees, the animals we did, and did not, see, and […]

September 11, 2024 39