Independence Day!

It was a nice day off from riding for us! We still got up early and cleared out of the church so that they could set up for the service. We had breakfast in the parking lot of an Albertson's here in Billings. I invited three homeless men to join us. They appreciated some food. One was in Federal prison for some 20 years, he claimed.

Then we went back to the Harvest Church for the 9 AM service.

In the afternoon we took a drive in the van down (or up) US route 212 past Red Lodge to the "Beartooth Highway." It was awesome...we eventually got close to 11,000 feet above sea level and saw plenty of snow! Had a conversation with a woman there and she gave a $20 donation to the Just & Hope Campaign.

Back in Billings we went to a 4th of July festival sponsored by the church. There was food, music, and face-painting!

Tomorrow we should go over 1,000 miles for the trip. Just a couple more days in eastern Montana before we finally get to the Dakotas. I put a new tire on my back wheel...hopefully that will lead to fewer flat tires!

Tim