Yesterday we woke up to beautiful blue skies and adundant sunshine.  Staying indoors wasn't an option.  And while it looked beautiful outside, appearances were deceiving.  Whipping wind and sub zero temps made outdoor activites nearly impossible.  So we settled on a drive visiting a few of our favorite places.  We first headed to Ennis via Viriginia City.  Viriginia City was a virtual ghost town, a much different look then it gives off in it's hustle and bustle summer days.  The view of the Madison Range was breathtaking as we came out of Virginia City and down into the Madison Valley where Ennis lies.  The photos just didn't capture the immense beauty of the view.

Once in Ennis we ate brunch at our favorite breakfast place.  We first discovered Yesterdays 10 years ago when we began vacationing here.  They have the most delicious Indian Fry Bread Scones.  Yum!

After filling our bellies we headed into the valley and headed for Big Sky.  We spotted several herds of elk each with over a thousand head.  They were really far off though.  Binos were a must!

We never spotted the herds of big horned sheep we were hoping to see, but we did find these guys...red tailed foxes.  Good thing we had our binos...it makes wildlife watching more enjoyable.

The drive finally looped back to I-90 and took us on home.  I took in every nook and cranny.  The rivers were frozen and snowed over.  You could see where all sorts of critters, large and small, had used the frozen river for eased transportation.  I looked at the little tiny cabins nestled in various places and dreamed of living there.

The day was relaxing.  A return to our normal and a much needed respite in the midst of such uncertainty.

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