Quality Inn Oakwood Spokane

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. 

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 ...

... the elderly members of our group had a great time at the Ranch.  The combination of riding and outdoors activity, staying in amazing log cabins, the views, the hospitality, food, drink and children’s programme makes this a fantastic holiday for everyone.  We would certainly love to return.  I think it would be hard to find a ranch that would offer such variety on riding too.  It is going to be hard to ride in London again after this – the ...

... 3 14th which is a 170 yard (it’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 “The Putter”. 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 ...

Most of the adults participated in the adult test – to see whether we could go on the adult horse ride.  We all failed – it was hysterical.  Ian and I were cantering English style on a western horse and it was utterly wrong.  We couldn't understand the reaction of the horse and realised that the moves we were told to do in the UK gave out a different message.  Additionally these horses are trail horses and hated being in the ring so ...

... with our up and down motion when trotting – Wyatt looked back at me and was not happy with what was happening in the saddle.     

We went for a scenic trek across the mountain and thoroughly enjoyed the views of the mountain ranges around us.  The children went off on their trail too, Edie being led by Jeannie on foot. They loved the cowboy feel.

The afternoon Ian and I went clay shooting experiencing 12 and 20 gauge guns.  I ...

We were so looking forward to a bed.  As much as the RV is comfortable there is only a limit to how much time you can sleep on foam.  We drove around the Coeur d'Alene lake  and all had a good feeling about what was to come.   Up into the mountains along a dusty lane we were being encouraged to go further to find Red Horse Mountain Ranch.  We drove to the ranch house and was met by your stereo typical wrangler or wranglet, Ashley in jeans and gingham shirt ...

... significantly south and am freezing. I look for hand warmers to no avail, and contemplate making wind guards for my hands out of a split 2-liter bottle, but decide to move on as the snowfall seems to thicken. I have the option to detour further south, adding about 4 hours to a probably 10-hour day to make my proposed destination, or skirt west along the south edge of the park in a river valley that traces that edge. I opt for the river valley ...

... and 14th centuries. (basically in this class you take tours of Florence...Museums 101) VART 322 - Fresco Credits: 3.00 Exploration of Fresco techniques. Both Buon and Fresco secco are introduced. Students have hands-on experience and produce a Fresco image during the course.campus . (Iim still not sure why they let me into this class...) POLS 357 - Italian Political System Credits: 3.00 Constitutional principles and governmental agencies ...

... lord ). back in idaho now heading for mt. rainier washington. stopped in a place in idaho i think it was sandpoint,id to buy supplies. ended up staying in a county campground just inside wasington east of spokane,wa we were the only ones in there and my wife and mom were a little nervous about that but we all slept well.