Monday, July 31
We left Oshkosh yesterday morning and already we're in western North Dakota. By tomorrow we'll be in Montana!
Today's first leg was beyond wonderful. We followed the Rainy River along the Canadian border for miles and miles. The air was absolutely calm, even with a slight headwind. Feet on the floor - no rudder input needed, and I was trimmed out so well I could take my hand off the stick to take pictures.
More beautiful farms and fields.
I took some photos of Dennis:
The scenery barely changed when we got into western North Dakota.
I remembered that eastern ND has as many large ponds and small lakes as northern Minnesota. As we got farther into eastern ND, there were more areas that weren't farmable, and more small lakes that seemed to have a lot of algae or some other stuff around their edges. Not good for swimming.
Our stop for the night was New Town, ND. The airport is nestled in a bend of Lake Sakakawea and it looked like a great place to camp. WRONG! It was really hot and humid, and full of bugs. Our windshields and leading edges were absolutely covered. Happily, I had called ahead and talked with Milo, the airport manager at New Town. He had assured me that the FBO was air-conditioned and had a bedroom and a full bathroom as well as a couch and table. He also said we could use his empty hangar since he was flying to Bismark.
When we landed, there was a fellow who made us welcome and told us we could also use HIS empty hangar! So both our planes were put away for the night.
Tomorrow we're aiming to make Cut Bank, MT - not far from Glacier National Park.
Our track for today:
I'm so glad Dennis is with you and that you are only a few states away. It's so thrilling to follow you! Stay safe and sound! Much love. Mignon
ReplyDeleteDamn right, you’re trimmed out WELL!!! Thanks to you , it’s our new favorite saying, Artie!!!
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