Day One: Abbotsford to Twin Falls, Idaho

At the end of Day One we found ourselves in Twin Falls, Idaho after twelve hours on the road.  The trip odometer read 1232 kilometres.  We knew it would have to be a long day after failing to launch a day earlier as planned.  According to Deborah, “It wasn’t that bad”.

We were up at 5 am and on the road by 6:20 am.  We crossed the border in quick time and watched the sun creep over the mountains searching for a chink to penetrate the clouds.  The weather stayed dreary until we cleared the summit of the Snoqualmie pass and entered the orchard lands of Washington's interior. 

Looking A Little Dreary by Bellingham

Cool Car by Mount Vernon

The Washing Machine Spoke to Us in Washington

Heading to Snoqualmie

Still a Little Snow at the Top

Spring has sprung in Washington’s interior.  The white blossoms of the apple trees were everywhere, as were the pinks of the various cherry trees.  The Weeping Willows seem to be a little further ahead than the other deciduous trees in donning their fresh greenery.

Our goal was to take as many hours off the 20-hour drive to Las Vegas as possible, so mission accomplished.  Tomorrow looks like a smooth eight-hour drive through the Great Basin Highway down the middle of the Nevada dessert.  We expect to meet very few cars on the road and we should be in Las Vegas by suppertime.  Deborah is eager to donate a few dollars to the casinos.

Speaking of dinners, we can highly recommend the Rock Creek Steakhouse in Twin Falls for a dinner out.  Steak that melts in your mouth, succulent lobster (flown in, I’m sure), a full salad bar, and a bottle of good Malbec to complete the meal.  Total for two … $62.

Deborah’s pictures tell a better story of today’s adventure.

Of Course ... Horse Pic

Hops on the Vine

Mount Adams Near Baker City, Oregon

Fields of Fruit Crates

Crossing the Columbia Into Oregon

A Load Of Walla Walla Sweet Onions

And of Course ... Loads of Wood

Entering Cattle Country

Just About Missed This Factoid

Entering Idaho - Home of the Potato

Storms All Around Us But Sun Shining on Us.

Wind Mills Everywhere

Banana Dog Enjoying the Snake River

Wanting to Get Back in Car and Out of the Cold Wind

An Idaho Sunset