The Black Sheep

 Don't ask me why there are only a small number of black sheep amongst the population of white sheep in the world.  I don't know.  All I can say is my dad identified with them.  We visited a farm while on a pilgrimage in Ireland and there happened to be just one black sheep in the herd.  There were sheep everywhere we went but I only saw a couple of black ones.  The black sheep you see here is extra special because he resides in a special place.  This black sheep has a roommate in his pen, a Llama.  

"What's so special about this black sheep?"  You ask.

Perhaps the black sheep and his Llama buddy are atop sacred land.  The 104° water beneath their pen flows into a swimming pool.  People come from all over the world to swim in the pool.  The locals are up in arms because they are not allowed in unless they stay at the Fairmont Estates Hotel or they purchase a membership.  

I feel lucky to have free admission to the hot spring pool for the remainder of this week in Anaconda, Montana.   Could it be that kissing the Blarney stone had something to do with this?  Or is it my dad in Heaven pulling strings to get his black sheep offspring into this place with the best hot springs in Montana?  If the black sheep guarding the hot springs could talk he could share the details.  My mind, body, and spirit are thrilled to be here.  I'm thankful my sister and brother-in-law offered to share their vacation with my family.  It is a blessing to be here.  

If you're thinking about visiting the black sheep pictured here, contact the resort and swim in the healing pools, play tennis, or golf.    Make sure you visit Barbi (See yesterday's blog) at the Firefly cafe in Anaconda nearby the resort.  Come after Labor Day if you want to experience Montana before the snow.  Have a great day.