E-biking into town

By Liz on July 7, 2026

First, last night another round of “weather”: thunderstorms, rain and a little hail but not as much wind…

Storm on the way.

But, lovely sunrise this morning…

I took this photo from the area across the creek where Emmett and I were walking … and thought: how fortunate I am to have this time, this chapter in my life to travel, to explore and to enjoy … with no real plan.

I have met so many kind and thoughtful people who shared their stories and also made sure that all was good with me. It is hard to find words with how much this all means to me.

So, the e-bike! As a new rider with childhood memories of fearlessness, it is a new experience to feel so cautious.

Last night, I made my list of today’s things to do … this is never a must do, just a semi-plan.

• Get bike off rack
• Add X5 360 camera mount
• Go to Sweetwater Coffee Shop
• Scout a good walk for Emmett and me

I had a bit of anxiousness about heading out on the e-bike. All for naught as it was a wonderful outing!

I had the summer cold brew special to go with 2 macaron … all delicious!

My brother, who lives on his boat and has had lightweight folding e-bikes for years, suggested the milk crate and high-vis backpack. My crate collapses for storage and the bright orange backpack is actually insulated so good for getting cold stuff.

The coffee shop run was SO.MUCH.FUN !! A lovely little shop. The coffee and macaron were delicious. Coffee was a roast from Montana Coffee Traders (Kalispell and Whitefish roasters). The shop actually felt much like a small version of the
Whitefish Coffee Traders coffee shop.

I also bought some of the coffee traders special blend for Sweetwater Coffee shop and some orange pecan granola. It was a successful morning outing!

Once home, Emmett and I took as long a walk around the RV park as we could. Emmett also got a mousse treatment for the beginnings of a seborrhea situation.

Then it was all hands inside with A/C on and an afternoon of some RV cleaning, meal prep, nap and blog/video/travel planning.

From where we are now to where we were … over that bridge to the “right” (west) is Countryside RV Park.

I made another e-Bike trip to a grocery store to pick up a few items I missed when we moved/stocked up yesterday.

I am ridiculously proud of myself for getting back on the bike to get a few grocery items. It was 83F but I did the trip and was comfortable!

Much progress today :) !! See you tomorrow.