:: Covered Wagon Ranch in Gallatin Gateway, Montana ::
Sunday, September 18 - Thursday, September 22, 2011
waiting for our connecting flight in the Denver airport at the
USO lounge (so nice - comfy recliners, big-screen TV, and homemade sandwiches!)
the view from the front of the lodge
our little cabin in the woods
I'm a cold-weather-wimp, so I spent a lot of time by our stove.
first morning hitting the trail :: first things first, suit up!
We learned our boots needed to be pointy to get them in the
stirrups easily and have a little heel to stay in the stirrups.
Tres uncomfortable.
Saddle up! I am quickly realizing how uncomfortable horseback riding is.
our guide's horse - so beautiful
at the trailhead
the view :: At one point, we could see into Yellowstone National Park.
Our cabin had no "distractions", i.e. no TV or wifi. So maybe we're not country people after all?
We spent one afternoon in town. We looked through some shops, and ...
Russ did some big game hunting.
We also enjoyed some much-needed cell phone reception.
and back to our front porch for some relaxation
last day of trail riding, this time in a more wooded area
Our guide, Brian, rode a mule that day. He said a mule could handle
the perils of a steep, wooded area better. I was also relieved to find out
he was packin' heat should we encounter any threats, ahem, bears.
Speaking of bears, we stopped along the way to explore an abandoned
bear cave. I was sooooo scared that bear would show up.
:: New York City ::
Friday, September 23 - Sunday, September 25, 2011
the view from our hotel room :: Manhattan is out there somewhere.
Liberty fabrics :: Friday we headed over to SoHo to go a fabric/yarn
store I had drooled over online for years (Purl).
Then we had THE BEST Italian food I've ever tasted at Lupa Osteria Romana.
I was still a vegetarian at this point, so I had swiss chard ravioli with cream sauce.
Russ had something with sausage, I think?
Next stop, American Museum of Natural History! It was everything I'd imagined and more.
Bonus: we got free admission with Russ's military ID.
Complaint: the ONE thing I wanted to see the most, the wax cavemen exhibit, was closed for a convention. Boooo.
view of Columbus Circle from the Museum of Arts and Design :: Saturday we
joined up with Russ's family to celebrate the bat mitzvah of his cousin, Julia.
those Baur boys, Dan, Russ, and Jason :: They're all married now!
Julia and her Rabbi read from the Torah.
Julia's parents read.
the first time I saw my new last name
Sunday we did a little more sightseeing. This store, M&J Trimming, was amaaaaaazing.
Russ in Times Square
Hope you enjoyed! We sure did!
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