Bozeman, MT - extended

Changes, changes... that's all we have in the world, so it is good to become comfortable with them. Adam and I spent the day exploring downtown Bozeman - saw some fantastic art in Altitude Gallery (www.altitudegallerybozeman.com). Possibly some of the most original, contemporary art I have seen yet on this trip. (Especially Dennis Kirkland's photography!) Sometimes just walking through the streets of a city popping into stores here and there, talking with random folks, etc is the best way to pick up the vibe and get a feel for what kind of lifestyle it holds. Bozeman seems to be full of open people, many of which are transients like me, who have a zeal for life and a knack for adventure. Later in the afternoon, we headed on over to find the Hyalite Resevoir... gorgeous lake set in those fabulous mountains. There were people swimming and fishing so we thought we would just take a quick dip and perhaps go for a hike or read. The people up here must be 3/4 polar bear. Zooot! Man, was that water COLD! No such "dipping" was happening for this sunshine lover. Instead we checked out the surrounding area, read in the evening sun, and made yet another big change to the agenda of this trip. Alas, short lived as it was, the days of a traveling duo are coming to a close. Adam has decided that perhaps he better head back down to Sioux Falls and go back to school this semester. So, we'll just hang here for one more day and he will be catching the Greyhound back around nightfall. C'est la vie, eh?