triumphgal

Up and enjoyed continental breakfast. The manager was so nice and even set me up for Wyndham rewards which I seem to be accumulating rapidly. Gave me good advice on where to get gas and the route. Seem to be starting my days on Timex time, yesterday was 1:50 and today was 10:10. If you are too young to know what that means:
note the hand placement

It was once again a top down, beautiful day…. In Oregon. And then….

Not far into Idaho it became ……well …..cloudy and boring to the eyes, to be honest. Passing through Boise was just a highway through ugly although I suspect that highways should go through the uglier parts, it didn’t make me want to stop. Was still warm enough not to need sleeves or a roof although I was getting up there in altitude. It was hard not to turn North at the last opportunity to go to Cranbrook to see my babies and grand babies. It’s a good thing I like my own company, NPR and God rock as that is mostly what I had. Was fun when a vehicle would honk or wave as they passed as we had been on the same route together for a while.

I couldn’t resist stopping here:

Need I say more?

Funny thing is from there on the scenery got prettier although the horizon looked bleaker. I turned off towards Twin Falls as I had a desire to see Shoshone Falls. As I approached the Perrine Bridge there was a viewpoint and I quickly jumped out to take a shot of the Snake River. It was so green and lush around it.

It was starting to get dimmer as it was now 5 pm with the time change but I was determined to see the Falls. My directions I’d printed off Roadtripper seemed odd as they lead me through neighbourhoods of first small and then mansion sized yards and homes. I kept going though and suddenly there was a windy little narrow road and a toll booth with a very friendly retiree. He asked me all about my journey, seemed mildly surprised I hadn’t gotten rained on, charged me $3 and explained where to go to see it all.

What an incredible surprise! I only wish the sky had been blue for the photos. I started at the lake….

And then wound my way down to the Falls…

Imagine owning that real estate!

I was so grateful to have made the time to go when I did, especially as just as I was stopping to check rates at Best Western some sprinkles started so I put roof up as I would for the night anyway. The clerk told me it would be $90+ and then when I asked if she could recommend a less expensive not scary place she said the Motel 8 down the block and across the street. As I was pulling in the sky opened up. I ran inside as the thunder and lightening started.

Parked in front of me was a truck and trailer with Alaska Found on the back which I recognized from cat and mouse all day. We laughed and introduced ourselves as another couple came in who also recognized Audrey.

This hotel was only $53+ for me thanks to BCAA. I brought my stuff in and went foraging. The rain had already passed by.
Twice I had seen billboards for Jakers bar and grill. I was determined to get merch for my son. As it happens, it was right down the street but they had no merch. They did have an incredible local sourced, homemade menu and Idaho Mules…. Mmmmm only slightly better than the wee honey scone served with dinner

I had a Billion Dollar Salad with shrimp and I think Americans must be disappointed when they come to Shearwater as what we pass for prawns were the shrimp I had.
Must share a conversation I overheard and then had a hard time ignoring at the next table:
Child: why is everyone against Obama?
Grandpa (?): cause he takes from the rich and gives to the poor.

Oh and apparently he got re-elected by the socialist Mexicans along the border!

Back to the room to plan the next couple days but still couldn’t figure a good connection with Colin and Wendy as we want to see different things. I hope they are ok with that, it’s hard to tell by texting. It’s all good though as I am enjoying my pace and stops.
Louise seems to be too….

So that was Sunday… 589 Km to get my favourite picture so far…

And I can finally say I’ve seen Bliss!