Gates of the Mountains

During our time in Helena, MT, where we parked in the back lot of First Lutheran proved to be, just as we thought - a great stop.  Dave led the Sunday Services, we sang for the school kids, did a few tourist-ee things including a Gates of the Mountains cruise with Jerry and Bridget.  The Canyon Voyager traveled the Missouri River for two hours, which included quite a bit of history delivered by our driver/pilot about the Mann Gulch fire, area wildlife, and Lewis and Clark, who gave the place its name. 

Jerry and Bridget

Norman Maclean's book, "Young Men and Fire" tells the story.

not the only life preserver

A great day for a boat ride.

I know that I am cramming a lot into one blog entry, but I just have to include a photo of The Sleeping Giant.  Nearly to a person each asked if we had seen it - and we were able to pick him out on the skyline.  Thank you First Lutheran for a memorable time in Helena!

Cool, huh.