We finally had sunshine today, after several rainy days, so we are so thankful that we decided to stay a week here. It wasn't a hardship, as we really love this area, and we have been able to keep busy with the geo-caching and sight-seeing, that there is to do. We did both today. We again, found some very ingenious caches and these people really have clever minds! We couldn't find three today! I think that's a record in one day for us! We're either wearing down or losing our grip on this caching stuff! I guess we'll have something to come back here for.
Our main goal was to go to Ninepipes Museum south of Ronan, MT. It was fabulous, and we are so glad that we allowed time to do it. I have never seen such an extensive display of Native American artifacts on display anywhere. The gorgeous clothing, with all the intricate beading that was done on them, were in excellent condition. The baby carriers, again, were painstakingly beaded and they even had the little beads hanging down so it caught the baby's eye to entertain them. They had many pictures depicting friendly times between the white man and the Indian, and there were many marriages between the two cultures, which surprised me. It ceases to amaze me, as we travel the country to become aware of the Native Americans, their way of life, and their struggles, and to reflect on things I'm learning about them. It appears that the Indians in this area were friendly, as opposed to the the ones in AZ that were more combative, especially, the Apaches. According to the person at the museum, there is presently, a disagreement over the water rights here, so there always seems to be some things that need to be ironed out.
We ended the day with a beer at the Glacier Brewery, as they had a geo-cache there, also, and we had dinner at the Mexican restaurant. We are ready to move on. We have thoroughly enjoyed Polson. Idaho, here we come.
Historic Dupruis Barn
Huge old home of days gone by
Indian baby carrier
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