Courtyard By Marriott Spokane

Here I am trying to pack for yet another trip. Everything out ready to put 1/2 back....then another 1/2 back in a day or so. The good news is that we have really no restrictions on weight (other than the standard 2-bags at 50lbs each) and neither Southwest nor Mexicana is charging for baggage. No way I'll need that baggage limitation but I still worry about having to carry the stuff around!<br ...

Finally got the truck back, all fixed and running beautifully. Decided to get on the road, though it was already 2 pm. Headed south along Flathead Lake through green forests and valleys to I-90, then west, west, west. All uphill, what a climb, to Coeur d'Alene in Idaho, then downhill into Washington State. Spent almost two hours trying to find Riverside State Park in the city of Spokane, finally set up the camper and tried to settle down for the night.

... would win a silver belt buckle.  <br><br>We have to mention at this stage and without fear of offending our American brothers and sisters how flabbergasted Ian and I were with the build up to the Mutton Bustin race.  In the ring was a fit looking cowboy who told everyone to give themselves a round of applause for being here and supporting the fair, then went on to "thank the troops abroad who were fighting to protect America and Americans right to independence, freedom and ...

... that his bistro will not be open by the time we get to San Fran.<br><br>We were entertained on our last evening by Bear Grass, another country sing-along with a couple who played banjos and guitars.  The kids had fun with the wranglers, Fynn crashed by the fire on the rugs supplied and slept in front of the fire and stayed there until we were ready to carry them back to the cabin. <br><br>The final ride was our best &#8211; we were taken out by Randy ...

... 3 14th which is a 170 yard (it&#8217;s on a pulley system where they can vary the length of the green from the mainland!) 7 iron onto a man made island green which you get to and from on a boat called &#8220;The Putter&#8221;. What a hole and what an amazing course. American golf at its best where they think of everything including fans on greens to cool you down and ...

... en gländewage ;o) am bowman lake acho, hämm** eus wand**tüchtig gmacht und sind loszoge, in wald ine und em see nah. Trotz warntafle hämm** kei<br>grizzlies atroffe, was eus ehrlich gseit rächt gsi isch. Wo mir zrug gsi sind, hani mi wiä üblich uf **kundigstour im see gmacht. S'isch gar nöd sooo chalt gsi, au wänn en iheimische gfunde hät, ich spinni und ob ich vo schwede chäm ;o) isch ä h**rlichi abchüelig gsi!<br>

... have my gmail account (ivhannan@gmail.com) <br>and facebook (www.facebook.com/ingrid.hannan) <br>and skype: my ID is ingrid.hannan<br>so you can contact me those ways as well! <br><br>My address: <br>Apdo. Postal 830<br>San Pedro de Macorís<br>Dominican Republic<br><br>Please write letters! I will write ...

... accomplished, we pointed the car in the direction of Spokane. We stopped at two rest areas, gassed up again in Ellensberg, pulled off to photograph the Wild Horse Monument &amp; had dinner at the Best Western in Moses Lake. One last stop at Safeway for some pop &amp; we finally arrived at the hotel. I was not impressed with the fact that the hotel has a dog in the lobby that was bothersome while you were trying to check in.

... the finest plastic ware that money can buy. We both gingerly gripped our cups; meaningfully plunging our noses within them to receive the full nasal sensory experience inherent in indulging in such fine libations. We sipped the wine, expertly swishing it around in our mouths in order to expose our taste buds to the glorious vino. John's experience with the wine was one of exploding floral bouquets coupled with a subtle breathe of autumnal fauna. I tasted fresh hydroponic berries ...

... where I was staying. It was a bit of a no-brainer that I should go check it out. Though not as big a NFL fan as I used to be, I certainly could not pass up the opportunity. I lasted only a couple hours, but I was able to get a few really cool shots of the team practicing. After the practice was done, I hit the road again. It was about a seven hour drive before I pulled into my parents' driveway.