Rexford, MT

I was up and at it early in order to get a start on today's ride while it was still cool. Dave Ahlansberg, the veteran who served with 173 Airborne in Vietnam and whom I had met yesterday, got up to see me off, and we chatted for about an hour before my departure.  Dave served, left the army, then returned to become a sergeant major before retiring. We reminisced about the old days, how fortunate we were in life and in our chosen spouses, and how proud we were of our children. We both agreed that life has been very fine and sweet.

From whitefish it was a quick 35 miles to Fortine, Montana (population 300) where I enjoyed an absolutely wonderful breakfast! From there it was on to Eureka.
Next came Rexford, where I found a US Forest Service campground, and with the senior discount, came to a grand total of six dollars. Set up my Trek Light Hammock for the night, and it's off to Libby, Montana, tomorrow bright and early.

Home for the night Rexford, Montana