We're here! The scenery is just beautiful with snow on the mountain tops, stunning mountain vistas, and clear blue rivers and lakes. We stopped for a bison burger -- it was great -- before we drove to Lake McDonald Lodge.
The lodge itself was build in 1914 and has the rustic look you'd expect -- massive logs, stone floors, and a fireplace you could park a sports car in. By today's standards, it wouldn't earn five stars -- tiny bathroom with no tub, no AC (not an issue for us because the evening air was perfect), no elevator and so on. But it does have a grandness and beauty and peace that you won't find at the Ritz.
Charlie and I went on a vintage 1930's touring boat ride on Lake McDonald. It was sunny and pleasant, with beautiful views. I was really happy we went. 
After dinner we sat out on the lodge's patio overlooking the lake and enjoyed a few drinks. A perfect end to the day. It rained overnight -- both of us were started awake by a too-close-for-comfort crack of lightning -- but we fell right back into a very restful sleep. There's just something about a bed that doesn't have wheels... |
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