Day Nine

It has been a long and interesting day.  Started out finding out we slept through the 5.8 earthquake that happened in Montana.  We had been tired and fell asleep before it happened.  Then heard about it on the news and at breakfast when other hotel guests were talking about it.  We are fine.

We got on the road right after we ate.  Finished crossing Montana.  Saw some more bison and elk!  Lots of beautiful countryside, too.  We had lunch at a rest stop.  We had company!  I was sitting there having my yogurt and a little creature was almost on my foot.  I stood up and he moved and soon there were a bunch of them waiting for a hand-out!  They especially liked the apple cores I cut up.   I thought at first from a distance they were squirrels, but that was wrong.  And they aren't chipmunks.  If I find out what they are I'll let you know.

Then into Idaho!  We had no idea we were up so high until the road started going down and down and down, and winding all the way.  We were heading to Priest River, where Golfer's Dad had been in the CCC.  We found the town, but didn't make it to the museum.  We just kept going and going.  Along the way we saw a fire.  It was in a field and was moving toward the trees.  There were several fire trucks and lots of people working to put it out.

And we also got a bonus state in the search!  We had been in Idaho driving along and all of a sudden there was a "Welcome to Idaho" sign!  We weren't sure where we had been.  Decided it was either Washington or Canada.  :) (we had been driving a long time)  On the way back we saw a "Welcome to Washington" sign so that answered that.

So, anyway, we plugged in the info for Coeur d'Alene and headed to the resort.  The GPS people might be getting a letter.  It took us to a lovely place called The Lodge, which was an assisted living home.  It didn't way that out front and Golfer was getting more annoyed with the GPS so I said I was going in and ask.  Two very nice attendants asked if they could help us.  We told them the problem and we all laughed and then one of them drew us a map.  They said it was the most excitement they had had today. 

It was a good map and we got here!  Tired, hot, and a little frustrated, but here.  We are all settled into our room.  It is beautiful!  Pictures tomorrow.  We have had dinner.  Les has turned in his golf clubs so they will be ready for the 7:30 boat ride to the golf course in the morning.  I will be exploring.  :)

Stay safe and God Bless America!