The 'band' - caught in a moment of relaxation and chatting, right before the color guard presentation. Notice the classic vintage Red Jammer Bus in the background. Mike has photos of the modern 'vintage-style' jammer buses on his gallery. We took the West Alpine Tour on one. They're very cool! More later. Each photo takes about 8 minutes to load. No hi-speed here. Barely an internet here in the wilderness, so we're thankful for what we've got!
This federal event was held at McDonald Lodge, a 5 minute walk from the AIR cabin and where I pick up my messages. GTTS is the only American Road that is not only a National Historic Landmark, but also a National Civic engineering Landmark. Since the Blackfeet once lived on the total Glacier site and still have a reservation that abuts it, they generously donated the color guard. Wish you could have heard it.....a color guard entering with that Indian two step, to drums and chanting....very moving. The other flags are tribal, Blackfeet Nation, Flathead, not sure about the other two, but Salish and Kootenai are also local tribes. It was another gorgeous day in the 80's. GTTS still not open at the heights, but we needed to get the ceremony done and move on!FLASH: Mike has created a photo gallery for everyone. You can find it at:
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"The Blackfeet still have a reservation about it . . . . " Ho ho! I'm loving the pictures, especially the storm coming in on the lake. I'll send you one of the Big Chicken in case you're homesick. Dogs happy?
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