#gallatin range

[queer-starling]

When we're dead and gone, will the mountains remember? Or just carry on, moving as slow as the forest grows

Yellowstone National Park, Summer 2024

[viatravelers]

Bozeman, Montana is located in Gallatin County and is just over an hour away from Yellowstone National Park and the Big Sky Resort. This picturesque city was named after trailblazer John Bozeman, who opened a way for pioneers to travel from the Oregon Trail to the mining town of Virginia City, Montana.This new route, opened in 1864, was named the Bozeman Trail. In the same year, John Bozeman helped found the city that also received his name.Surrounded by several significant mountain ranges, Bozeman offers some incredible views of Montana’s stunning scenery. These ranges include the Bridger Mountains, Tobacco Root Mountains, Big Belt Mountains, Horseshoe Hills, the Gallatin Range, and the Madison Range.

[drstonetrivia]

Chapter 216 Trivia

This is my favorite panel from this chapter, sorry Whyman…

"The world's top two rocket scientists" — only because they didn't head over to one of the NASA headquarters in Los Angeles (~550 km south by boat) for more people to help them out…

Chrome's quote here is generally attributed to the Greek philosopher Aristotle, from the book "Metaphysics". (Aristotle never says these exact words, it's only implied in the writing.)

Why was Chrome holding the flag? Was the flag-planting action to show the KoS passing new frontiers into space, or will it be a parallel for him planting the flag on the moon if he's one of the chosen ones?

Either way, that's not the original KoS flag, it's a copy with outlines.

The rocket's launchpad may be located on the opposite side of the bay to the large tree that grows out of the Soyuz capsule. At the very least, the side with Wavebreak Cliff and the Sapphire Cave doesn't seem to have large bays.

Xeno's scars disappeared so that we can fully appreciate his forehead wrinkles :)

The rocket that successfully makes it to space is attempt number 7, which is pretty impressive given that there's only 2 known rocket scientists working on the project.

This reconnaissance satellite is probably based off the first weather satellite, TIROS-1. It was built by NASA to see if satellites could be useful for studying Earth, especially in the case of natural disasters such as hurricanes.

You'll notice the unusual cylindrical shape, and the wiggle lines — this likely means that it's spinning like a top, which helps keeps it stable in orbit. Similarly designed satellites are the Meteosat 1st and 2nd generations, Hiten, Japan's first lunar probe, and Himawari-5.

At 25,000 km up, it's in a medium Earth orbit. The closest satellites to this radius are the GPS constellation (20,000) and Galileo constellation (23,222), both used for global positioning.

The KoS's satellite uses radio waves to send down the data, but early recon satellite programs such as CORONA simply dropped film canisters down to Earth in a reentry capsule (and then caught mid-air by a passing airplane).

We don't know what kind of apparatus Whyman uses to know what's happening on Earth, so we can't know for sure if they can intercept the satellite signal or not. If it /is/ possible, Whyman may not have the tools to decode the signal anyways.

Yellowstone may never have a super-eruption ever again, but smaller volcanic activity is still possible. The Gallatin mountain range is part of the Rockies, northwest of Yellowstone Lake. Due to tectonic shift, the Yellowstone hotspot is moving northeast, towards Gallatin.

If Yellowstone were to have another super-eruption, the ash cloud would cover most of the US, but the lava would only stay in a small radius of around 64 km. Since the population density is very low in the national park, there may only be a few unrecoverable statues.

China has a lot of wetlands, which since ~256 BC gotten drained to make the land "more useful", such as for housing. Cities like Wuhan are trying to make artificial wetlands to prevent flooding, since the rainwater now has fewer places to get absorbed.

Without people to keep up the irrigation channels, China's wetlands seem to have returned.

The Great Barrier Reef is off the northeastern coast of Australia, and after several thousand years has recovered and grown larger. In fact, it's the world's largest single structure made by living organisms, and is currently visible from space.

For the same reason that the desert in South America spread north, the Sahara got wetter. The wobbling tilt of the Earth gives the Sahara phases of more rain every several thousand years, turning it into a forest. Unfortunately, humans may have upset this balance at present.

The Perseus fleet grows stronger! (The) Medusa doesn't stand a chance.

Did they expect Kohaku to jump out the window like this? Because that's a lot of excess cable to be freely trailing her without going taut.

This isn't confirmed as this is a very pixelated photo, but the location on the moon here may be around the Eddington and Seleucus craters. The surrounding craters seem to have been enlarged and crowded together somewhat for the manga's image, but the positions are similar.

Interestingly, the Luna 13 spacecraft landed in a similar area to where the black spot is. Luna 13 was the third craft to land on the moon, and was carrying science equipment for studying the moon's surface.

Communication was lost December 28th 1966 after its batteries died.

[plethoraworldatlas]

Animal Welfare, Conservation Groups Announce Intent to Sue in Wake of Wolf’s Killing in Wyoming

On the heels of the recent drawn-out torture of a captured and bound gray wolf, a coalition of organizations has filed their 60-day Notice of Intent to Sue the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) for their refusal to restore Endangered Species Act (ESA) protections to the Western gray wolf. The Notice of Intent may be viewed at this link.

In July 2021, this coalition—Animal Wellness Action, the Center for a Humane Economy, Project Coyote, Kettle Range Conservation Group, Footloose Montana, and Gallatin Wildlife Association—along with dozens of other organizations filed a petition with the FWS requesting federal ESA protections for gray wolves in the Western United States. 

The FWS released an initial 90-day finding in September 2021 that relisting the Western gray wolf as endangered “may be warranted.” The agency then inexplicably reversed course on February 7, 2024, when it found in its final decision on the petition that the Western gray wolf is not entitled to ESA protection. 

Three weeks after this decision, a man in Wyoming ran down a gray wolf with a snowmobile, captured her, taped her muzzle shut, paraded her in a local bar while subjecting her to extended abuse—including going so far as to kiss the dying wolf while being filmed, the wolf too weak to do anything but bare her teeth—and finally killing her. While Animal Wellness Action argues that these actions are punishable under Wyoming criminal law, and numerous veteran law enforcement professionals have called for felony charges, he was required only to pay a $250 fine for live possession of wildlife.

“States have proven they cannot be trusted to sustain the wolf species,” commented Jessica Karjala, executive director of Footloose Montana, based in Missoula, MT. “They not only allow but endorse bounties on wolves. They have encouraged increased hunting and quotas on wolves, spotlighting, baiting, trapping, snaring, hound hunting. Here, Wyoming is turning a blind eye to the heinous acts of Cody Roberts. The delisting of wolves has led to the failure of state wildlife agencies to protect wolves.”

“It is so disappointing to see one of our Nation’s federal agencies, the only agency that has the  responsibility to conserve, protect, and enhance fish, wildlife, and plants in their native habitat, become so disengaged from their mission and from reality on the ground,” said Clint Nagel, president of the Gallatin Wildlife Association, based in Bozeman, MT. “Our Nation’s wildlife deserve so much better.”

“It was illegitimate for the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service to continue to deny gray wolf relisting protection under the ESA for our small population of state-listed endangered gray wolves in Washington state,” said Timothy Coleman, director of Kettle Range Conservation Group, based in Republic, Washington. “Outside of Northeast Washington, just a couple of wolf packs exist, and there are no packs in the entire southern Cascade and Pacific Coast wolf recovery region that includes high quality habitat in Olympic National Park. Slaughter of gray wolf source population stifles migration from Idaho and Montana and will likely delay wolf recovery for decades across Washington state.”

The biggest threat facing the gray wolf is human-caused mortality. Since 2021, Rocky Mountain states have liberalized legal killing of wolves and removed discretion from their fish and wildlife agencies in favor of letting lawmakers use wolves as a political cudgel. Unlawful killings, including poaching and poisoning, are on the rise too. Higher mortality rates will result in further loss of genetic diversity and connectivity between wolf populations across the Western U.S. And worse, in their refusal to list the wolf, the FWS is relying heavily on highly suspect data on wolf populations from states that use population-estimate methodologies that have been criticized by scientific experts.

“Despite having admitted that Rocky Mountain states use means and measures ‘at odds with modern professional wildlife management,’ the FWS has still failed to properly account for the impact of the uptick in human-caused mortality on Western wolf populations, as they are required to do under law,” said Kate Chupka Schultz, senior attorney with the Center for a Humane Economy, who prepared the Notice. “Compounding that error, FWS is also failing to apply best available science to the analysis—ignoring the good science and instead relying on the bad. These are just two of the multiple ways the FWS is violating federal law.

Now, this coalition of conservation organizations has formally sent their notice, arguing that the FWS’ failure to list the Western gray wolf violates both the ESA and the Administrative Procedure Act (APA). This notice is the third filed in recent months by various organizations against the FWS for failing to protect the gray wolf.

[hpowellsmith]

Are the class sizes of Archambault really 4 classmates each?XD Or is there like a range?

How about Gallatin? What is the usual class size?

The classes at Archambault and Gallatin are tiny. This is partly because I didn't want to have a sea of random names for players to deal with but also that the schools take a lot of pride in small classes because of larger amounts of and more personalised teacher time. Freddie would have been shocked coming from their Fenburg secondary school which was a lot larger; Trevelyan's primary school was similarly much bigger than Gallatin; Hyacinthe is from a smaller town so the size compared to their primary school size wouldn't have been as much of a shock but it was still wildly different.

At Gallatin, classes are less than 10 students (in Creme, your classes have 6-7 people - so you, Gonzalez, Hartmann, Max, Freddie, Delacroix, and Blaise).

At Archambault, there are some big classes, still mostly under 10 students, (which you have with Javi, Beaumont, Dominique, Mai, Yannick, Gabi, and maybe one or two others). They're taught by minor teacher characters (if they're there, this is when Creme MC teacher, Hartmann, and/or Sinclair, Raphael, and Cezara teach. Otherwise, your minor teachers are Anthony and Chiara). There are also fairly regular occasions where fancy academics or various other luminaries come and give lectures. The main classes we spend time with onscreen are the Natural Science, Politics, and Leadership classes with Vere, Clemence, and Pascal though, and they're closer to something like a Cambridge supervision - even tinier.

The Archambault structure (aside from a laissez-faire attitude to exams in some cases, which leads to a lot of problems when students in those cases go to university) is built on similar lines to Gessner University which is intentional because there is a strong Archambault -> Gessner pipeline. An academically able student with a strong and independent work ethic will find the transition from Archambault to Gessner easier and more familiar than students from other schools. The system is built so that a student like Auguste or Beaumont, having been academically successful at Archambault, can walk into a Gessner undergraduate course, succeed there too (assuming no mental or physical health issues arise! which is a big and wrong assumption!), and then walk into managing their inheritance/land or a career of their choosing.

[doorrobloxstuff]

[GDAB] The Librarian's assistant

w/usual lighting. (click for better quality, goddamn it tumblr)

daytime lighting applied. ☆BASIC INFO☆ Full Name: Rueben "Marshall" Olmeda, Rueben D'mico, Rufus Gallatin, Rueben Green, Rue, Rueben Olmeda Nicknames: Rueben, Rue, Sandwich man. Physical Age: 42. Chronological age: 71 Gender: "Male" + Xenos (doesn't really think about it too hard anymore) pronouns: He/him/it/its* *As time progresses, it'll be using it/Its more. Sexuality: Omnisexual, Greyromantic Birthday: 5/2/1952 Species: Human, but that's about to [REDACTED.] Ethnicity: Mexican-American Languages Spoken: English [Fluent] Spanish [Knows some, but unfortunately is quite disconnected from his culture.]

¤PHYSICAL APPEARANCE¤ Height: 4’7 (HAHAHAHAHAHHA WHY ARE YOU SO SMALL) Weight: 157 ibs Hair Color: haha he’s bald Eye Color: under them glasses? Orange. Skin Color: Vanta black Battle Marks(Scars, missing body parts, etc.): [Redacted] [Redacted] Some on his arms and one small bite mark on his shoulder. Type of teeth(Normal, fangs,etc): Normal lol. Type of eyes(Abnormal pupil shapes and such): They are orange and they occasionally glow in the dark. Other Forms: hHahshaahdgdggdgsggs Facial Shape: Triangular surprisingly.

Body Shape: Lil man. Additional Notes: He’s incredibly short, also suffers from chronic pain.

~PERSONALITY~

(God I hate writing this part ) Brief Description:

- b o o m e r brain 40 year old body

- Complaint city. Will chatter your goddamn ear off if you give him the opportunity. - Hypocritical. Often, Rueben will go against HIS own advice and morals. Especially when it comes to the killing of intruders. Which, he does have moral qualms against but is very much complicit for his own personal reasons. - Gullible. Not anymore.

- Standoffish. He can come off as hostile or cold if you don’t know him or your not apart of his family. This can range from general saltine cracker to absolutely murderously so given the scenario.

- Brutally honest. Hates lying to people and hates sparing people’s emotions.

- Skeptical. Doesn’t trust anyone as far as he can throw them. Constantly double-guessing people's and even his own. Especially towards strangers.

- Scholarly. Loves to discover new things about the world and learning new things all the time. - Bibliophile. In the same area as scholarly Not an understatement. He loves his books. Do not touch his books.

- Temperamental. Though not surface level, Rueben has been know to get angry and stay angry for a very long time if the right switches are flipped.

- Conspiracy theorist. He wants to see them aliens.

- Ambivert. Loves to talk! Good luck getting him in a social situation where he can!

- Nurturing. Though he won’t ever admit this, he does love to take care of others he does get close with.

- Always open to development -

First Impression: Distant, Withdrawn, Bitter (intruder) Loud, Chatty, Eccentric (Entity) Once you get to know them: Eccentric, Lonely, Still really loud lmao Default Expression: Frowning or grimacing with a hint of skepticism. MBTI Personality Type: INTJ-T Extrovert, Introvert, or Ambivert?: Ambivert Alignment(lawful evil, chaotic good, etc): Chaotic neutral/True neutral. Habits: Chewing on pencils, Napping, reading a book. Fears: - Losing Figure - Accidentally pissing off the Hotel - [ REDACTED ] - Figure finding out about [ REDACTED ] - Breaking his [ REDACTED ] - Figure killing him on accident - People FINDING OUT about the hotel - People FINDING OUT about Figure - People FINDING OUT about Him or [ REDACTED ] - Being accidentally killed by an entity - Really loud sounds - Asphodels Intelligence: 8.7/10 Pet Peeves: - People treating his or Figure's books badly - POLLEN - Any “Flowery” smells - Strong smells in general - Repetitive sounds made from people - The sound of coughing - RUSH - When one of his projects goes wrong - When people doubt his intelligence - Anyone standing behind him for too long - THUNDERSTORMS (makes his chronic pain worse) - Figure when it doesn't bath for a week and comes into the room "smellin like the devil's ass hole!"

[BC]》BELIEFS《

Religion: Not religious/agnostic Thoughts on government: ‘FUCK EM!’ Not a big fan. Thoughts on people in general: He mostly just sticks to his own people nowadays. Moral: While Rueben does know a clear distinction between right and wrong, he often ignores it due to the circumstances. Do they believe in: Ghosts?: Y E P. (He’s gonna date one.) Aliens?: Yep. Cryptids?: Yep. Conspiracy theories?: Yep. Anything else I didn't mention?: Nope. Superstitions: H a t e s flowers because he believes their back luck. (Plus he’s allergic to pollen.)

Also tries not to touch the hotel walls because he believes that it could try and reach out to grab him.

•°SPEECH°•

Voice Description: Super husky and tough sounding. Head-Canon Voice: John Marston (Red dead Redemption 2) 92% accuracy just a bit older sounding. Accent: Western???? Speech Patterns: Do they parrot people? (repeat phrases other people say): Most used phrases/words: Slang they use: Too many to put here. Swearing?: Yes, but not often and if it does its usually done out of excitement or in a humorous manner. Do they think before they speak?: No. Do they worry about accidentally offending someone with their words?: Depends on who. Movement while speaking (hand gestures etc): Hand gestures. Humor: us

♡LIFE♡

Occupation: Thoughts on occupation: Dream Job: Education: Past Relationships: Current Relationships:Family: Figure (Child) Seek (Child In-Law) Snare (Future Grandchild) Screech (Future Grandchild) That one mystery entity that El-Goblino mentioned (Future Grandchild) ??? ??? ??? Hometown: Current Residence: Room/Housemates: Financial Status: Source of Money: Health: - Currently suffers from chronic pain - Physically unable to have children - Has serious issues with sleep - [ REDACTED ] has also had a serious effect on both his physical and mental health Past Life/Backstory: Current Life: As of current, Rueben lives in a subbasement beneath the library.

Some things are best left in the past.

•●INTERESTS●•

Likes: - Figure :) - Engineering - The sorted chaos that is his room - Reading - The smell wood - Coffee Dislikes: - Dead animals - Harsh smells - Spiders

- People

- (dark) Chocolate Favorite Food: I C E C R E A M or M a r s h m e l l o w s both are locked in an eternal battle against each other in his brain. Favorite Animal: Indecisive. (We'd be here all day but mostly farm animals, such as dogs, runner ducks, Chickens.ect) Favorite Color: Indecisive, Purple or green. Favorite Movie Genre: 🤷 Favorite Book Genre: All of them. Favorite Style of Music: Country (LOVES old western music that tells of American folklore) Least Favorite Food: Least Favorite Animal: Indecisive: Mosquitos, Hogs or coyotes Least Favorite Color: Egg white or Yellow Least Favorite Movie Genre: - Doesn’t watch movies - Least Favorite Book Genre: We’d also, be here all day. Least Favorite Style of Music: New “”””country music”””” Hobbies:

- literally just sits around and reads books all day that’s it.

- Fixing up the hotel and maintaining the lobby

- He’s old guys what did you expect

- Reading

- Quilting

- Farming (he used to do it when Figure was REAAALLY little)

- Occasionally hunting

- Barbecuing

- Book-binding

——-

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everything will be explained in due time (or never idk)

[katsofchaos]

I sent pictures of some Rhett Abbott earrings I made to my favorite Lewis Pullman writer here on Tumblr. And since I have gotten a couple people asking if I sell these. So I decided to add them to my Etsy shop. I really appreciate the kind words people have towards my art. Thank you<33

[muhammadgiovanni]

I just traveled round trip across the country to see Joni Mitchell in concert. Stopping at National Parks on the way there and back home. The furthest west I went was to Cannon Beach in Oregon. Saw the Haystack Rock and the Pacific Ocean for the first time, first time seeing out west too. I went to the Badlands, Yellowstone, Mount Rainier, Cannon Beach, Grand Teton, Yellowstone (again), Theodore Roosevelt, and then the Indiana Dunes Nat. Park (which was the worst, there was a huge gas plant right next door and smog and pollution filled the air).

First time experiencing such large, expansive landscapes—I mean I've seen wide open spaces before, just nothing like what I saw near Yellowstone and Mt. Rainier. On my way from South Dakota to Montana, I took Route 212, which eventually leads to the Cheyenne Reservation, but that road was barren. Hardly any population, no exits, etc. just a two-way highway with big rigs flashing passed you. If you want to pass the person in front of you, you'd better calculate it right. Apparently it's one of the most dangerous highways in America. I rode that for hours, driving across flat, spacious lands and up through the Custer Gallatin National Forest.

I got off 212 before Billings, MT and that's where I first came across the Yellowstone River. That night I stayed in Bozeman, MT and in the morning spontaneously decided to go to Yellowstone. From there the adventure really began. White capped Mountains came into view for the first time, nearing Bozeman. I was so emotional driving to the West entrance of Yellowstone. It was early morning and the moon was setting over this snow covered mountain range, and the sun rising over it all. You wind down this long road, along rivers and through valleys—in the thick of nature (Route 191 from Big Sky, MT to the West entrance of Yellowstone) After Yellowstone I headed for northern Idaho, then finally Quincy/George, WA area where I stayed for a few days before seeing Joni in concert.

Joni was incredible. I was expecting my mind to implode but when I saw her but I was just like, yup there's Joni Mitchell. It was natural. She was so sweet and jovial and it was just the icing on top of this unbelievable journey, that was only just beginning. Following the concert I traveled to Mount Rainier. Going through Yakima county which was desert like, until you start nearing the park area. Just near the end of Yakima county you can see the rivers are turquoise. Then the farther you get into the mountains, the lakes are bright blue, glacial blue. Mount Rainier hangs in front of you, following it deeper into the mountains. Eventually I arrived in Packwood, WA and took a back road "Skate Creek Road S" to the Nisqually entrance. That went through deep woods, following a river until you hit a stretch of road with huge trees towering over you. By the time I reached the park the morning mist had fully moved in, blanketing Mt. Rainier.

From there I went to Cannon Beach in Oregon to see the Haystack rock. That was beautiful and magical. Then crossed Oregon, then Idaho where I reached Ammon, ID. I was going to have an early end to travel day, so I decided to go see "Across the Spider-Verse" but when I reached the area a storm moved in and torrential rain poured down. Ponding started happening, then all of the traffic seized and the side road I was suppose to go down was closed. I eventually made it to the theater, but you could here the pound of the storm from within. I was full of anxiety until the movie ended and I came out to sunshine and relief. A lot more happened but i'll leave this here. I had fun. ☺︎

[paulailport]

Top Fishing Destinations in Montana

Montana has a diverse offering of pristine and productive fishing waters in the United States. From the glacial lakes inside national parks to reservoirs and rivers, the Treasure State is an ideal destination for those seeking tranquility and a plentiful catch. Following are some of the most popular destinations that should be on every angler's bucket list.

The Missouri River is a renowned fishing spot in central Montana, particularly close to the town of Craig. With large rainbow and brown trout, the river is famous for its fly-fishing opportunities. With consistent hatches and clear waters, the Missouri River is a favorite among anglers looking to catch trophy-sized trout. The river’s gentle flow and scenic surroundings provide the ideal setting for a peaceful and relaxing fishing retreat.

Located near Fort Smith, the Bighorn River offers an abundant trout population and consistent fishing conditions. Bighorn's gentle flows and abundant insect life create perfect conditions for fly fishing. Furthermore, given the river's remote location, anglers can enjoy a quiet and undisturbed fishing experience.

Flowing from Yellowstone National Park, the Madison River is a premier fishing destination with large numbers of rainbow and brown trout. The river's diverse sections, from the fast-flowing waters near Ennis to the gentler flow near Three Forks, offer a variety of fishing opportunities. Summer hatches make the Madison River particularly popular for dry fly fishing.

As the longest free-flowing river in the lower 48 states, the Yellowstone River provides diverse and productive fishing options. In the upper sections near Livingston, anglers can catch large cutthroat and rainbow trout, while the lower sections have large populations of brown trout. Fishing on the Yellowstone River is an immersive experience, with the river's powerful currents, scenic vistas, and wide range of wildlife.

One last river worth mentioning, the Gallatin River was made famous by Robert Redford’s movie A River Runs Through It. The river offers an exceptional angling experience against the splendid backdrop of Montana's mountains. With clear, cold waters filled with rainbow, brown, and cutthroat trout, the Gallatin provides challenging yet rewarding fishing opportunities. Anglers can choose between fly fishing in the fast-flowing sections near Big Sky or casting in the quieter sections closer to Bozeman.

Flathead Lake, the largest natural freshwater lake in the western United States, is a popular fishing location for lake trout and whitefish catches. The expansive lake offers clear waters surrounded by picturesque mountains. The lake's recreational opportunities, including boating and hiking, make it a perfect destination for a multi-day adventure or a family fishing trip.

Located near the town of Helena, Canyon Ferry Lake is another popular destination for anglers seeking a variety of fish species. The lake has robust populations of rainbow trout, walleye, and perch. With several campgrounds and day-use sites, the lake provides plenty of opportunities for both day trips and longer fishing retreats. Furthermore, the lake’s size is ideal for shore and boat anglers. Given its accessibility and amenities, Canyon Ferry Lake is a convenient and enjoyable fishing location.

Fort Peck Reservoir, in northeastern Montana, is a vast body of water with over 40 fish species, including walleye, northern pike, and lake trout. The reservoir's size and remote location offer a true wilderness fishing experience, its isolation ensuring an ideal outing for those seeking solitude.

Finally, Georgetown Lake in southwestern Montana is a favorite for those hoping to catch rainbow and brook trout. The lake's high elevation provides cold waters, meaning it is a perfect habitat for trout. Additionally, ice fishing is popular on Georgetown Lake in the winter. The lake's serene surroundings and abundant fish make it a great fishing destination year-round.

[theragamuffininitiative]

1, 14, and 25 for the ask game?

hiiiiii!

1 what are you reading right now?

Just started an in-depth study of the Gospel of Mark, so I'll be reading all of Mark and attempting to do it with certain perspectives and questions in mind... the list is in the car so I don't remember most of them, but basically how would the original audience have heard this / how do we read with with and without any surrounding context, with the context of the old testament but without 2k+ years of church history, or with modern brains and zero knowledge of Judaism, etc. I have other books I need to finish too. Rembrandt is in the Wind I started and haven't gotten far but really want to read it. Maybe someday I'll read fiction again too. XD

14. favorite game?

For a tabletop game, I love love Fox and Geese! card game would probably be Dutch Blitz. video game would be the Nancy Drew Her Interactive games - Treasure in the Royal Tower, Last Train to Blue Moon Canyon, Secret of Shadow Ranch are some of my favorites of that series.

25. talk about something you love?

I love the mountains. I want to move to the mountains. Northwestern U.S. or Switzerland or Canadian Rockies or I could be convinced by the Scottish Highlands but they don't seem to get enough snow to my liking in the winter. I've been so fortunate to live in a semi-mountainous (hilly) region, visit the Tetons and the Gallatin range, visit Appalachia and the Blue Ridge area, travel through various regions of Colorado, and visit Humphrey's Peak on the way to the Grand Canyon. Every single time, I love them even more. I love the species of flora and fauna that are there. I love the bitter cold and the sweet springs. I love the big wideness of it all. I love the hiking trails and the vistas and the changes and the challenges and the accepting of something tougher and wilder than you. -wistful sigh-

[mountain-mule]

The Benefits of Choosing Private Transportation in Gallatin County

In Gallatin County, where natural beauty and vibrant community life intersect, having the right transportation can significantly enhance your experience, whether you're a resident or a visitor. Private transportation is increasingly becoming a preferred choice for many, offering a range of benefits that cater to both convenience and luxury. This article delves into the myriad advantages of choosing private transportation Gallatin County, highlighting how this option can transform your travel experience.

Understanding Private Transportation

Private transportation refers to a service that provides dedicated vehicles and drivers for individual or group use, offering a higher level of service compared to traditional public or shared transport options. This service can include luxury cars, SUVs, limousines, or executive shuttles, and it is designed to cater to specific needs and preferences.

Unmatched Convenience

One of the primary benefits of private transportation in Gallatin County is the unmatched convenience it offers.

Tailored Itineraries: Private transportation allows you to create a customized itinerary based on your needs. Whether you have a tight schedule or wish to explore various destinations at your own pace, private transportation provides the flexibility to adapt to your plans.

Door-to-Door Service: With private transportation, you benefit from door-to-door service, eliminating the need to navigate public transit schedules or search for parking. This convenience ensures that you reach your destination quickly and comfortably.

Enhanced Comfort and Luxury

Comfort is a significant factor when choosing transportation, and private options excel in this regard.

High-End Vehicles: Private transportation often involves traveling in high-end, well-maintained vehicles. These vehicles are designed to offer superior comfort, with features such as plush seating, ample legroom, and advanced climate control systems.

Personalized Experience: Private transportation provides a more personalized experience, with amenities tailored to your preferences. This can include refreshments, entertainment options, and other luxuries that enhance your journey.

Increased Privacy

Privacy is a key advantage of private transportation, making it ideal for both business and personal use.

Confidentiality: Whether you're discussing sensitive business matters or simply prefer a quiet, private space, private transportation ensures that you have a secluded environment where you can conduct conversations or relax without interruptions.

Exclusive Use: Unlike shared transportation options, private vehicles are dedicated solely to you and your party. This exclusivity ensures that your journey is free from the distractions and disturbances that can occur with other passengers.

Time Efficiency

Efficiency is crucial, especially when managing busy schedules or exploring a new area.

Direct Routes: Private transportation allows for direct routes to your destination, avoiding unnecessary stops or detours. This efficiency is particularly valuable when attending appointments, catching flights, or making the most of your sightseeing time.

Timely Service: With private transportation, you can rely on a service that adheres to your schedule. Drivers are trained to manage time effectively, ensuring that you arrive at your destination punctually.

Local Expertise

In Gallatin County, where local knowledge can enhance your travel experience, private transportation services often come with added benefits.

Local Drivers: Many private transportation services employ drivers who are familiar with the area. Their local expertise can provide valuable insights into the best routes, traffic conditions, and points of interest.

Recommendations: Drivers who know Gallatin County well can offer recommendations for dining, attractions, and other local experiences, enriching your visit with personalized suggestions.

Safety and Security

Safety is a top priority when traveling, and private transportation provides several advantages in this area.

Professional Drivers: Private transportation services employ professional drivers who are experienced and well-trained in safe driving practices. This expertise contributes to a safer and more secure travel experience.

Well-Maintained Vehicles: Vehicles used in private transportation are typically subject to regular maintenance and safety checks. This ensures that they are in optimal condition and reduces the risk of breakdowns or other issues during your journey.

Stress Reduction

Traveling can be stressful, but private transportation helps mitigate many of these stressors.

No Parking Hassles: With private transportation, you don’t need to worry about finding parking or dealing with parking fees. This can be a significant relief, especially in busy areas or when attending events.

No Navigation Concerns: Private drivers handle all aspects of navigation, allowing you to focus on your plans, relax, or prepare for your next activity. This removes the stress of dealing with unfamiliar roads or traffic conditions.

Flexibility and Adaptability

Private transportation offers a high degree of flexibility, making it a versatile choice for various needs.

Customizable Services: Whether you need transportation for a specific event, a series of appointments, or a day of exploration, private transportation can be tailored to meet your requirements. Services can often be adjusted to include additional stops or changes in the schedule.

Last-Minute Changes: Private transportation services can accommodate last-minute changes to your itinerary. If your plans shift or you need to adjust your schedule, private transportation provides the flexibility to adapt quickly.

Professionalism and Customer Service

Private transportation services emphasize professionalism and high standards of customer service.

Attentive Service: Drivers and support staff are trained to provide attentive and courteous service, ensuring that your experience is pleasant and enjoyable. This level of service contributes to a positive and memorable journey.

Feedback and Improvement: Many private transportation providers actively seek feedback from customers to improve their services. This commitment to continuous improvement ensures that you receive a high-quality experience.

Cost-Effectiveness for Groups

For groups or families traveling together, private transportation can be a cost-effective option.

Group Rates: Many private transportation services offer group rates or packages that provide value for larger parties. This can be more economical than booking multiple taxis or rideshares, especially for longer journeys.

Shared Costs: When traveling with others, the cost of private transportation can be divided among passengers, making it a more affordable option for group travel.

Conclusion

Choosing private transportation in Gallatin County offers numerous benefits that can significantly enhance your travel experience. From the convenience and comfort of dedicated vehicles to the flexibility and local expertise provided by professional drivers, private transportation delivers a high level of service and satisfaction. Whether you're navigating busy schedules, exploring the region, or simply seeking a luxurious and stress-free journey, private transportation ensures that your travel needs are met with excellence. By opting for private transportation, you invest in a superior travel experience that allows you to focus on what truly matters—enjoying your time in Gallatin County and making the most of your journey.

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Bozeman to Big Sky Resort: Streamlining Your Commute

Nestled amidst the rugged beauty of Montana's mountainous landscapes, Big Sky Resort beckons adventurers seeking a blend of outdoor recreation and serene natural surroundings. For travelers journeying from Bozeman to Big Sky Resort, navigating the commute is a pivotal aspect of ensuring a seamless transition into this picturesque destination.

Understanding the Route

The journey from Bozeman to Big Sky Resort spans approximately 50 miles northwestward, traversing through scenic terrain that showcases Montana's expansive wilderness. The route primarily follows US Highway 191, offering travelers a picturesque drive characterized by sweeping vistas of snow-capped peaks, sprawling forests, and winding rivers.

Travel Options

Travelers departing from Bozeman have several transportation options to consider, each catering to different preferences and logistical needs. Renting a car provides flexibility and autonomy, allowing visitors to explore beyond the resort area and venture into nearby national parks or towns at their leisure.

Alternatively, shuttle services offer a convenient and stress-free option for those preferring to relax during the journey. These services operate on scheduled routes, picking up passengers from designated locations in Bozeman and transporting them directly to various points within Big Sky Resort. Shuttle services are particularly popular among visitors who prefer not to navigate unfamiliar roads or deal with winter driving conditions independently.

Private transportation from bozeman to big sky resort services provide an additional level of comfort and personalized service. Travelers can opt for private cars or SUVs, ensuring privacy and convenience while accommodating specific group sizes and luggage requirements. This option is ideal for families, groups, or individuals seeking a more tailored travel experience with door-to-door service.

Scenic Highlights

The route from Bozeman to Big Sky Resort offers more than just a means of transportation—it's a journey through some of Montana's most breathtaking landscapes. As travelers depart from Bozeman, they are greeted by panoramic views of the Gallatin Valley, framed by the towering peaks of the Gallatin Range to the east and the Bridger Range to the north.

Continuing along US Highway 191, the route winds through the Gallatin Canyon, where the Gallatin River parallels the road, offering opportunities for fishing, rafting, and scenic picnics during warmer months. In winter, the canyon transforms into a winter wonderland, blanketed in snow that enhances its natural beauty and serenity.

Approaching Big Sky, travelers are treated to glimpses of Lone Mountain, the iconic peak that dominates the resort's skyline. Rising to an elevation of over 11,000 feet, Lone Mountain is not just a landmark but also a symbol of the adventure and exploration that awaits visitors at Big Sky Resort.

Planning and Logistics

For travelers planning their commute from Bozeman to Big Sky Resort, it's essential to consider logistics and timing, particularly during peak travel seasons or inclement weather. Checking weather forecasts and road conditions ahead of time ensures a safe and comfortable journey, with adjustments made as necessary to accommodate potential delays or adverse conditions.

Booking transportation in advance is recommended, especially for shuttle services and private transportation options, to secure preferred schedules and ensure availability during peak travel periods. Online booking platforms and direct communication with service providers facilitate this process, allowing travelers to finalize their plans with confidence.

Local Insights and Hospitality

Beyond its natural beauty, the journey from Bozeman to Big Sky Resort offers travelers opportunities to engage with local insights and hospitality. Shuttle drivers and private transportation providers often serve as unofficial guides, offering recommendations on dining, activities, and hidden gems within Big Sky. Their knowledge adds a personal touch to the journey, enhancing the overall travel experience and helping guests feel welcomed from the moment they begin their commute.

Conclusion

Navigating the commute from Bozeman to Big Sky Resort is more than just a transfer—it's an integral part of the travel experience, setting the stage for exploration and adventure in Montana's pristine wilderness. Whether opting for rental cars, shuttle services, or private transportation, travelers benefit from accessibility, convenience, and local expertise that ensure a smooth transition into their mountain retreat.

By choosing transportation options that align with their preferences and priorities, visitors can maximize their time in Big Sky, focusing on creating lasting memories amidst the splendor of Montana's natural landscapes. From the scenic route to personalized service, every aspect of the commute contributes to a memorable journey that begins the moment travelers embark on their road to Big Sky Resort.

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Die Grenze zwischen Nevada und Montana erstreckt sich über eine Länge von rund 140 Kilometern und bildet die natürliche Trennlinie zwischen diesen beiden US-Bundesstaaten im Westen der Vereinigten Staaten von Amerika.

Die Grenze zwischen Nevada und Montana wird größtenteils durch das raue und malerische Gelände der Rocky Mountains geprägt. Die majestätischen Gipfel und tiefen Schluchten der Berge sind charakteristisch für diese Region und bieten atemberaubende Aussichten.

Ein bemerkenswertes Merkmal entlang der Grenze ist der Nationalpark "Yellowstone". Dieser berühmte Nationalpark erstreckt sich über Teile von Wyoming, Montana und Idaho. Der Yellowstone River, einer der längsten Flüsse in Nordamerika, entspringt in diesem Park und fließt dann durch Montana, bevor er in den Missouri River mündet.

Die Grenzregion bietet auch eine Fülle von Outdoor-Aktivitäten wie Wandern, Angeln, Camping und Skifahren. Beliebte Ziele entlang der Grenze sind der Ruby River, die Gallatin Range und der Absaroka-Beartooth Wilderness Area. Diese Gebiete sind bekannt für ihre unberührte Wildnis und ihre reiche Tierwelt, die Elche, Bären und seltene Vogelarten umfasst.

Die Grenze zwischen Nevada und Montana ist auch historisch bedeutsam. Während des Goldrauschs im 19. Jahrhundert siedelten sich viele Goldsucher entlang der Grenze an, was zur Entstehung von kleinen Städten und Gemeinden führte.

Insgesamt ist die Grenze zwischen Nevada und Montana ein faszinierendes Gebiet mit einer Mischung aus atemberaubender Natur, historischer Bedeutung und vielfältigen Freizeitmöglichkeiten. Egal ob Sie die Berge erkunden, die Tierwelt beobachten oder sich in der Geschichte verlieren möchten, diese Grenze bietet für jeden etwas.

Geographie zwischen Nevada und Montana

Der geographische Raum zwischen Nevada und Montana ist eine beeindruckende und vielfältige Landschaft. Diese Region im nordwestlichen Teil der Vereinigten Staaten ist ein Paradies für Naturliebhaber und Abenteuerlustige.

Eine der bemerkenswertesten geographischen Merkmale in dieser Gegend ist zweifellos das Gebirge der Rocky Mountains. Als eine der prägendsten Gebirgsketten Nordamerikas erstreckt sie sich über mehrere Bundesstaaten, einschließlich Nevada und Montana. Die schneebedeckten Gipfel, endlosen Täler und tiefen Schluchten bieten eine atemberaubende Kulisse für Outdoor-Aktivitäten wie Wandern, Klettern, Skifahren und Mountainbiken.

Neben den majestätischen Bergen gibt es auch zahlreiche Hochplateaus und Wüsten in der Region. Die Mojave-Wüste, die sich in Nevada erstreckt, ist eine der trockensten Wüsten der Welt und bietet eine einzigartige Landschaft, die mit Kakteengewächsen und Sanddünen gespickt ist. Die Great Basin Wüste in Nevada und Teilen von Montana ist ein weiteres bemerkenswertes geographisches Merkmal. Sie ist für ihre einsamen, weiten Ebenen und isolierten Gebirgsketten bekannt.

Ein weiteres geographisches Merkmal, das die Region zwischen Nevada und Montana prägt, sind die zahlreichen Seen und Flüsse. Der Lake Tahoe in Nevada ist einer der tiefsten und klarsten Seen in Nordamerika und lockt jedes Jahr Besucher an, die die malerische Umgebung genießen und Wassersportarten wie Schwimmen, Bootfahren und Angeln ausüben möchten. Der Snake River, der durch Idaho, Wyoming, Nevada und Montana fließt, ist ein bedeutender Fluss, der sich durch spektakuläre Täler und Canyons schlängelt und beliebt für Flussrafting und Angeln ist.

Insgesamt bietet die geographische Region zwischen Nevada und Montana eine beeindruckende Mischung aus Bergen, Wüsten und Wasserlandschaften. Obwohl die Natur hier wild und unberührt erscheint, gibt es dennoch zahlreiche Möglichkeiten, um diese atemberaubende Umgebung zu erkunden und die Schönheit der Natur zu genießen.

Die Landschaft zwischen Nevada und Montana ist eine atemberaubende und vielfältige Region, die mit spektakulären Naturwundern und malerischen Ausblicken lockt. Hier gibt es eine Fülle von Outdoor-Aktivitäten und Sehenswürdigkeiten, die Naturliebhaber und Abenteuerlustige gleichermaßen begeistern.

Eine der bemerkenswertesten und markantesten Merkmale dieser Landschaft ist der Yellowstone-Nationalpark. Er erstreckt sich über Teile von Montana, Wyoming und Idaho und bietet eine atemberaubende Vielfalt an geothermischen Wundern, darunter heiße Quellen, Geysire und farbenfrohe heiße Pools. Die berühmtesten Attraktionen des Parks sind der Old Faithful, ein regelmäßig ausbrechender Geysir, und der Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone, eine beeindruckende Schlucht mit spektakulären Wasserfällen.

Neben dem Yellowstone-Nationalpark bietet die Region auch zahlreiche andere Outdoor-Erlebnisse. In Nevada können Abenteuerlustige den Great Basin-Nationalpark erkunden, der mit seinen alpinen Seen, Tälern und Gletschern eine beeindruckende Kulisse bietet. Wanderungen entlang des Lehman Caves Trail und des Bristlecone Pine Trail sind beliebt und bieten spektakuläre Ausblicke auf die umliegende Landschaft.

Montana wiederum ist bekannt für seine unberührten Wildnisgebiete und weitläufigen Nationalparks. Der Glacier-Nationalpark bietet eine beeindruckende Landschaft mit majestätischen Gletschern, kristallklaren Seen und malerischen Berggipfeln. Wanderungen entlang des berühmten Going-to-the-Sun-Roads sind ein unvergessliches Erlebnis.

Die Landschaft zwischen Nevada und Montana ist nicht nur für ihre atemberaubende Schönheit bekannt, sondern bietet auch eine reiche Tierwelt. In den Wäldern und Wiesen der Region können Besucher Tiere wie Bären, Elche, Wölfe und Büffel beobachten. Vogelbeobachter können eine Vielzahl von Arten entdecken, darunter majestätische Adler und bunte Singvögel.

Ob Sie nun auf der Suche nach Outdoor-Abenteuern, beeindruckender Naturschönheit oder Tierbeobachtungen sind, die Landschaft zwischen Nevada und Montana hat für jeden etwas zu bieten. Verpassen Sie nicht die Gelegenheit, diese faszinierende Region auf Ihrer nächsten Reise zu erkunden.

Sehenswürdigkeiten zwischen Nevada und Montana

Die Region zwischen Nevada und Montana erstreckt sich über weite Strecken entlang des Rocky Mountain-Gebirges und bietet eine atemberaubende Landschaft sowie eine Vielzahl von Sehenswürdigkeiten für Besucher. In diesem Artikel werden vier bemerkenswerte Sehenswürdigkeiten vorgestellt, die Sie auf Ihrer Reise durch diese Region nicht verpassen sollten.

Yellowstone Nationalpark: Dieser berühmte Nationalpark liegt hauptsächlich in Wyoming, erstreckt sich jedoch auch bis nach Montana und Idaho. Hier finden Sie eine einzigartige Kombination aus geothermischen Wundern, darunter der weltbekannte Old Faithful Geysir, bunter Heißquellen und dampfenden Fumarolen. Der Yellowstone Nationalpark ist auch die Heimat zahlreicher Wildtiere wie Bären, Wölfe und Büffel.

Great Basin National Park: Dieser Park liegt im östlichen Teil von Nevada und ist bekannt für seine unberührte Wildnis und spektakuläre Landschaft. Besucher können Wanderungen unternehmen, um die majestätischen Lehmbuchenwälder und die beeindruckende Lehmkalksteinhöhle zu erkunden. Darüber hinaus bietet der Great Basin National Park hervorragende Möglichkeiten zur Beobachtung des Sternenhimmels.

Glacier National Park: Dieser Nationalpark liegt hauptsächlich in Montana und erstreckt sich bis nach Kanada. Hier finden Sie über 700 Seen, beeindruckende Gletscher und eine Vielzahl von Tierarten, darunter Grizzlybären, Elche und Wapiti-Hirsche. Der Park bietet eine Vielzahl von Wanderwegen, einschließlich des berühmten Going-to-the-Sun Road, die spektakuläre Ausblicke bietet.

Virginia City: Diese historische Stadt in Nevada war einst ein florierendes Bergbaustadt im 19. Jahrhundert. Heute ist sie ein lebendiges Museum, in dem Besucher das Gefühl haben, in die Vergangenheit zurückversetzt zu werden. Sie können die gut erhaltenen Gebäude im viktorianischen Stil erkunden, die Geschichte des Silberbergbaus erfahren und sogar eine Kutschfahrt durch die Stadt machen.

Diese vier Sehenswürdigkeiten sind nur eine kleine Auswahl dessen, was die Region zwischen Nevada und Montana zu bieten hat. Ob Sie an Naturschönheiten, Geschichte oder beidem interessiert sind, diese Region wird Sie sicherlich beeindrucken. Planen Sie Ihre Reise sorgfältig und nehmen Sie sich Zeit, um diese bemerkenswerten Orte in vollen Zügen zu genießen.

Die Staaten Nevada und Montana bieten Reisenden eine Fülle an Möglichkeiten, die es zu entdecken gilt. Wenn Sie eine Reise zwischen diesen beiden Bundesstaaten planen, haben Sie verschiedene Optionen zur Auswahl. Hier sind fünf Reisemöglichkeiten, die Sie in Betracht ziehen sollten:

Flugzeug: Der schnellste Weg, um zwischen Nevada und Montana zu reisen, ist zweifellos mit dem Flugzeug. Die Städte Las Vegas in Nevada und Billings in Montana verfügen über internationale Flughäfen mit zahlreichen Verbindungen. Eine Flugreise ermöglicht es Ihnen, schnell und bequem von einem Staat in den anderen zu gelangen.

Auto: Wenn Sie die landschaftliche Schönheit beider Staaten voll auskosten möchten, ist eine Autofahrt die beste Wahl. Es gibt verschiedene Routen, die Sie nehmen können, je nach Ihren Vorlieben. Die Interstate 15 führt beispielsweise von Las Vegas in Nevada nach der I-90 in Montana. Während der Fahrt können Sie die atemberaubende Landschaft der Wüsten von Nevada und der Berge von Montana genießen.

Zug: Eine weitere interessante Option ist eine Zugreise zwischen Nevada und Montana. Amtrak bietet den California Zephyr an, eine Verbindung zwischen Chicago und San Francisco, die durch beide Bundesstaaten verläuft. Sie können den Zug in Städten wie Reno in Nevada und Whitefish in Montana besteigen und die malerische Landschaft entlang der Strecke bewundern.

Bus: Wenn Sie ein begrenztes Budget haben, kann auch eine Busreise eine gute Wahl sein. Es gibt Busunternehmen, die regelmäßige Verbindungen zwischen Nevada und Montana anbieten. Dies ist eine kostengünstige Option, aber bedenken Sie, dass die Reisezeit länger sein kann als bei anderen Transportmitteln.

Wohnmobil: Wenn Sie die Freiheit haben wollen, Ihre eigene Route zu wählen und an verschiedenen Orten entlang des Weges anzuhalten, könnte eine Reise mit dem Wohnmobil die beste Wahl sein. Nevada und Montana bieten viele Campingplätze und Möglichkeiten zum Boondocking, wo Sie Ihr Wohnmobil kostenlos abstellen können. Auf diese Weise können Sie die Schönheit der Natur in beiden Staaten in Ihrem eigenen Tempo erkunden.

Egal für welche Reisemöglichkeit Sie sich entscheiden, eine Reise zwischen Nevada und Montana verspricht unvergessliche Abenteuer und eindrucksvolle Landschaften. Planen Sie Ihre Reise sorgfältig und entdecken Sie die vielen Höhepunkte beider Bundesstaaten.

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Yellowstone National Park by National Park Service Via Flickr: Descendants of mountain goats (Oreamnos americanus) introduced in southern Montana mountains during the 1940s and 1950s established a population in the park in the 1990s and have reached a relatively high abundance in the northeastern and northwestern portions via the Absaroka and Gallatin mountain ranges. Investigations of paleontological, archeological, and historical records have not found evidence that the mountain goat is native to Greater Yellowstone. Many people consider the goats a charismatic component of the ecosystem, including those who value the challenge of hunting them outside the park. But the colonization has raised concerns about the goats’ effects on alpine habitats. Competition with high densities of mountain goats could also negatively affect bighorn sheep, whose range overlaps that of mountain goats. Image: NPS/Diane Renkin

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大家好! CL, SC and I enjoyed a yummy buffet lunch. The spring roll in sweet chilli sauce, tamago with sakura shrimp and ebiko, pandan coconut rice, sweet and sour seabass as well as vegetarian dumplings were especially tasty. For beverage, I chose warm low-fat milk over coffee and tea although, if they had pu er cha (Pu Erh tea), I would've alternated between that and low-fat milk. Overall, it was a nice meal and we enjoyed ourselves.

Pa and I returned to the vegetarian diner we ate at a few weeks back. Instead of bento, Pa had herbal soup noodles and I chose angelica herb soup noodles with added vegetable dumplings. My dish came with vegetarian 'mutton', konjac 'prawns', tau pok (tofu skin puffs), carrot, lettuce and Chinese tea mushrooms, which are much like tea eggs. Also, I'm avoiding Mike Chen's videos for awhile; he makes noodles look even more delicious than they already are and the craving he triggered this time is insatiable! To be fair, he's great and I have nothing against him; he's just too good at promoting food 😅

Besides rotating plant and animal proteins for meals at home, I have vegetarian food weekly when dining out, sometimes twice a week. Colourful vegetable dishes look so attractive, I wanna order them all! I've come to appreciate how our unpretentious, homely hawker fare relies purely on the freshness of ingredients to create their vibrant - and, very importantly, incredibly delicious - offerings. The end result: equally aesthetic and tasty meals as 'artistically plated' ones for those of us who eat moderately healthy AND, it's proudly ours. Contrasting textures, at once complementary and complex flavours, and food that embraces diners with familiarity like a warm cuddle at home, hawker food embodies all of it.

Whether it's moderately healthy or plant-based meals, our vibrant local scene has risen to the challenge. Brown rice is boring, dry and hard to people like me, but our hawkers offer fluffy and moist unpolished rice congee that is so yummy, as a hardcore white rice enthusiast (for now, add noodle enthusiast), I willingly eat it once or twice a week. If we want fish or veggie variety, all we have to do is visit different food stalls. This can be fun, like a mini adventure, when we ditch the car on weekends and hop on public transport! Delicious nourishing food plus a fun mini adventure - sounds like a recipe for good health to me!

Like people living in other Blue Zones, many of us here in Blue Zone 2.0 don't buy into the hype surrounding 'superfoods'. To us, it's done to drive up prices so that we all pay premiums for something that might just be marginally more nutritious (or maybe not at all) and make a few people very rich. What we have is equally good, very nourishing foods, such as pomfret, which has the highest level of Omega 3 amongst all fish (see the article in my previous post), as well as a variety of veggies that offer a wide range of benefits. As long as we make the effort to eat moderately healthy with what we have, we'll continue to do just fine. 下次见!