Blogs from Idaho, United States, North America - page 10

John: Melissa and Amy finally talked it out and everybody seems to be enjoying the trip. Jason feeds the horses every time we make a stop. He really must love those horses to have time to feed them in the unbearable cold. Jennifer is spending a lot of time writing in her journal about the history she learned. The guide has been very quiet throughout the whole trip, it’s almost as if he wasn’t there. I kind of enjoy it though, it feels more personal. Melissa has also been very happy about Amy’s change in attitude. She seems calmer and nicer than usual, which isn’t like her. I think that having no choice but to spend time with family changed her.... read more

Stopped to get some food, use the bathroom, and exchange our American currency for Canadian. The teller was funny..."Someone told me that it smells like maple syrup but every time I say that to a Canadian they laugh. I'm not sure if it's a running joke or what." The money is different...it feels like flimsy plastic and is bright & colorful, like Monopoly money. We are currently about 60 miles from the border and I keep finding myself obsessively checking and rechecking my bag for my passport. I know that it will be there but I keep looking anyway. ? I packed food so I wouldn't need to get any on the way...so once everyone else finishes their sandwiches we will once again be underway!... read more

…began with breakfast at McDonald’s. At least they were open when their hours said they’d be. On the road once more, our goal today was Cataldo, Idaho and the RV campground we frequent. Cataldo isn't on the list of Idaho cities in TravelBlog so I had to go with Kellogg...11 miles away. Montana is beautiful country, even through the smoke of all the forest fires. As we drove out of Montana and into Idaho I started out the window at the passing landscape. Whenever we passed water I always imagined paddling my kayak around it no matter how big or small the body of water. We passed a small pond with six or eight little islands scattered throughout it. My imagination took off. When we downsize the house we should get a smaller house on 2 ... read more

Wild horses-Rolling Stones (or Krajcik) It annoys me that every time someone asks me about my practice and beliefs I get all uncomfortable and try to justify myself. It seems that I am ashamed of those things, but why? They make me, me! They might be wrong or stupid, but fine, I’ll learn why and become a better person! Beliefs are born from our cultural background, personal values and things we learn through time. The people surrounding you that you trust will influence you and share beliefs with you. Either it is a cultural thing in your area our something your intellectual neighbour told you, the idea now as a place in your head. You will then question the reason behind this with your own set of values; does it make sense? Is there any proof ... read more

Geo: 43.607, -116.193Meet at the airport at 6:30 AM!... read more