This morning’s sunrise … not 100% normal, but definitely an improvement … some actual sky vs dense smoke, a few mountain details …

A change was forecast for today and although not completely smoke free by a long shot, it is such an improvement over the past days of “unhealthy for everyone” … Emmett and I walked this morning and both of us took deep breaths and enjoyed the morning breeze.

The fire situation in Oregon, Washington, Canada … I don’t know that it is much improved, but hopefully we are maybe turning a corner.

I was talking with one of my RV neighbors from Arkansas. They had friends from Seattle area who are staying near in an Airbnb and both couples “doing” Glacier National Park, etc. It is a little heartbreaking as both had planned and looked forward to and spent a lot of money to get and stay here. It has not been a great week for them. I know that they are not the only vacationeers in this situation. It is the worst fire/smoke summer here that I’ve experienced. Five or six years ago we had a heavy smoke summer where outside workers wore masks but this has been worse.

Rain was in today’s forecast along with wind …

It rained!

I have no complaints about raindrops on windows!!

My boy Emmett … he is doing so well adjusting to being an RVing dog :) !!

And a little later…

It looks almost normal!

And it feels spectacular.

Meanwhile, we are living our best lives! Walks in parks, treats, good food, good sleep … all is good aboard Wild Thing II.