9/18/2021 Saturday - Travel Day

 The trip to Yellowstone National Park, and other places to see in Montana, began with a long travel day, leaving the house at 3:30 AM for a flight to Atlanta, then Salt Lake City, and finally Bozeman Montana.  Aside from sitting on the plane for an hour in Atlanta waiting for weather to allow takeoff, the flights were uneventful.   And the rent-a-car company got us a nice car.   Eagle-eyed Margaret noticed a few tiny dents, but they assured us that these were just routine wear in Montana!  We drove to a nearby Wal-Mart for supplies, and, to IHOP for a much-needed nourishing dinner, and to a nice hotel for a good night's sleep.


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