Helena, MT to Missoula, MT

Hi folks ... it's Rudy here!  We had sort of a different day today.  First, we had to get up early - which was OK with me, but not some of the other sleepy heads.

Here we are waking up in our hotel room.
As you can see - I'm the one ready to go.

Right after breakfast, the Den Parents went shopping! In the morning!  Den Mom bought a room humidifier - and Den Dad got his hair cut! On his holidays!

Then we toured around Helena for a while where we saw what was called the State House.  Not the White House but the State House.

  Speaking of the White House, we heard that the President is also on vacation so every time a big SUV passes us, I look to see if it's Mr and Mrs Obama, the two girls, and the big dog!  Maybe we'll see them along the way - or in one of our hotel stays.  That would be exciting!

Then we drove over to Missoula.  It wasn't far and it looked like this along the way.

When we got to our hotel (the Holiday Inn Express, as usual) the people there were very nice.  When they heard about our book, they wanted to meet us in person and the nice Manager Lady even bought one book to give to her grandson.  I think that makes me an International Celebrity now!  [I hope Snuggles hears about me!]

The Den Parents were excited to go out to dinner because there is a Cracker Barrell Restaurant here.  But look what Den Mom had for dinner!  She was excited!  But, for dinner? These people!