Heading Back - Day 1

We actually were packed up and out the door by 9:30 a.m. (mandatory checkout 10:00 a.m.). It was sad to leave the lake - it was so pleasant and quiet (except for the occasional honking geese and ducks). The only thing we left behind so far is the second night light we bought at the Dollar Store.

We headed up the road (20 miles) for breakfast at The Hoot Owl - cozy home-type cafe. Don had the 1+2+2 breakfast (1 huge fluffy pancake, 2 eggs and 2 sausages) and I had the Redneck Eggs Benedict (biscuit with sausage patty, scrambled eggs with cheddar cheese and sausage gravy) - yum!

Gas was $3.639/gallon at the Fred Meyer in Coeur d'Alene. There was a Costco there too but we now have a Fred Meyer card. Have to use that.

We were much impressed with the scenery along Highway 95. We'd have forests then snow fields, then rolling farm fields followed by more snow on the ground (but not slippery roads) and more fields. We saw one small airplane being filled with what we assumed to be seed and other large tractors with dual wheels tilling(?) and getting ready for spring planting.

One stop in Moscow (Idah0) on the way south to walk around. Cute old town area that's been fixed up. Then on to Lewiston and the Snake River. We drove to the Nez Perce Park and Discovery Center as it was closing up. The Ranger suggested we drive across the river and down the road to see the Petroglyphs on the other side. Along the way we passed a fair with a lot of rides we no longer consider fun and some beautiful homes and some not so beautiful homes and horse and cow farms. The river is high and fast moving and the hills on both sides are beautiful in the sidelighting of afternoon. Never did find the Petroglyphs but the scenery was worth it.

At our motel we considered using the indoor pool and hot tub, but the young kids down the hall beat us to it. That's o.k. we still have several books each we need to read.

I guess I should think about our next destination on the way home.