Wanderlust has gotten the best of us once again! We departed Saturday; after hastily planting our poor tomatoes in the cold, soggy ground, with hopes that they would survive until we return in June! When the open road calls, we must answer!
The majestic Columbia Gorge is an amazing geology classroom! It makes the prospect of looming geologic events in our own back yard all the more real and unforgiving. Huge layers of rock tilted downward into the Columbia River tell a story of massive uprisings of tectonic plates in the not-so-distant past. The tilted trees bear witness to the relentless wind that howls up the gorge.
Idaho presents with rolling hills and tempting valleys. At this time of year, it's no wonder the pioneers of the past decided to settle here! Little did they know about the hardships of winter!
"Pilgrims! Look up at them nearby, white-topped mountains! That AIN'T no powdered sugar, y'know!" The hale and hardy souls who survived and prevailed, did so by hunkering down and making the best of this wild country - carving out cattle ranches and wheat farms.
Our first stop was Nampa, Idaho, where we were royally hosted by friends Jim and Joyce Weathers. They spoiled us with an incredible seafood spread and a delightful visit! Baby pictures were viewed with many ohs and ahs by the Grandmas. Larry and Jim talked fishing into the evening.
After a relaxed Sunday morning visit over coffee and pastries, we pointed La Casita on Wheels toward Sun Valley for a reunion with cousin Chris and his family - wife Rebecca, daughter Simone and son Gavin....
The majestic Columbia Gorge is an amazing geology classroom! It makes the prospect of looming geologic events in our own back yard all the more real and unforgiving. Huge layers of rock tilted downward into the Columbia River tell a story of massive uprisings of tectonic plates in the not-so-distant past. The tilted trees bear witness to the relentless wind that howls up the gorge.
Idaho presents with rolling hills and tempting valleys. At this time of year, it's no wonder the pioneers of the past decided to settle here! Little did they know about the hardships of winter!
"Pilgrims! Look up at them nearby, white-topped mountains! That AIN'T no powdered sugar, y'know!" The hale and hardy souls who survived and prevailed, did so by hunkering down and making the best of this wild country - carving out cattle ranches and wheat farms.
Our first stop was Nampa, Idaho, where we were royally hosted by friends Jim and Joyce Weathers. They spoiled us with an incredible seafood spread and a delightful visit! Baby pictures were viewed with many ohs and ahs by the Grandmas. Larry and Jim talked fishing into the evening.
After a relaxed Sunday morning visit over coffee and pastries, we pointed La Casita on Wheels toward Sun Valley for a reunion with cousin Chris and his family - wife Rebecca, daughter Simone and son Gavin....
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