Honky-tonkin'

Dave had a surprise in store for us. In the evening, those who felt like it, could go honky-tonkin'.

Ten of us got suitably dressed for the occasion and at 8:30 we gathered in the lobby where Dave taught us the basic dance steps: 1-2, 3-4, 5 and 6. It didn't seem to complicated and we drove to Montana Chad's, a bar alongside a main road.

In the bar, a live band was playing honky-tonk music. Some cowboys - hats included - were sitting around and a few couples were dancing. In a backroom used as a "casino", people were playing cards.

We found a high table with the right number of chairs, orders some beers and a combo platter of appetizers and got in the mood.

Dave and Bruce were wonderful dance partners to all the ladies and of course we must congratulate Dai on his excellent dancing skills. Some locals were brave enough to approach our table and invite us to the dance floor. After a few shy steps, we really got the hang of it and danced the night away.

The band was so friendly. They came over to talk to us and after the break they invited us onto the stage to sing "Johnny be good"!

When the other couples left, they came over to say goodbye to us, welcoming us to Montana and thanking us for our visit. It was a most wonderful and unexpected evening and a nice way to end the day.