Today was a short drive, about 2.5 hours, to my final destination for the week in West Yellowstone, MT. There were moments where I had to drive through a snow storm when I was at higher elevation, and again I pondered how I would survive if I got stuck on this 74 mile stretch of road. The road to West Yellowstone has a lot more traffic though than some of the other roads I took, so that made me feel better.
The hardest part of the day, though, was leaving Millie at the Doggy Day Care & Motel, which is about an hour and half North of where I am staying. Initially I planned to have Millie stay with me in West Yellowstone, but since the park didn't allow pets, and I could not leave her in the hotel alone for prolonged periods of time, there would not have been much for either of us to do if she was here. So I found this doggy care place that seemed pretty good. I worried about her so much when I first left her there, but I got an update from the care taker on her activities for the day and felt much better. Still, I miss her very much.
I've also been missing my husband very much since leaving on the trip, and especially so today. Sometimes I wish I didn't have this crazy need to do crazy things that he can't always join me on. Unfortunately I am who I am... a person who can't sit still. It's just a shame I can't have it both ways where the person I care about is able to enjoy these experiences with me.
Anyways, so I am feeling a bit lonely today, but I've got my hopes up for a good week ahead. Few days of skiing, couple of snowcoach tours, etc. There should also be plenty of time for some much needed relaxation with a good book or a movie.
Cheer up, D! and let's hope you will feel a bit better after this short vacation from driving. Have fun!
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