Our first two nights out on the road are only a short distance away at Halcyon Hot Springs (which is only about an hour south of Revelstoke). Halcyon is one of our favourite places to spend time. The waters are wonderful, the pools clean and in off season, they are nice and quiet with only a few people soaking. We enjoyed the company of our fellow RV'ers and friends Marke and Sue. It was their first time at Halcyon and after this inaugural visit, it won't be their last. Www.halcyon-hotsprings.com
The first night we ate at the Kingfisher Restaurant in the main building. This is a restaurant that would equal any of the finest in Vancouver or Toronto. Incredible service, incomparable food, and presentation of their menu items is worth a photograph each time we go there. Don't miss a visit to Kingfisher if you are at Halcyon!
Our first day of dipping was a 'Chamber of Commerce perfect' day. Autumn colors, stunning azure lake, blue skies and snow covered mountain peaks. All of this for us to feast our eyes on while soaking in waters high in lithium and minerals. Thursday morning we woke to a downpour and it did not let up all day. Of course, that does not stop anyone from spending time in the water! And when was the last time you had a rain-infused hair treatment?
Friday morning sees us heading south and making our way to Farragut State Park which is just north of Coeur de Alene, Idaho and on Lake Pend Orielle. Sadly, on the highway 3 between Trail and Salmo, we saw something we had never seen before ..a black bear that had obviously been hit and was dead on the edge of the highway. I've seen many deceased animals on or beside the highway but seeing that black bear was a first.
There are high winds forecast and more heavy rain (coming in from the West Coast storms). We will sit tight here at Farragut and let the storm pass. Joe is quite content though. The satellite is on and the Blue Jays game is about to start! I, on the other hand, have a great book I am reading.
I forgot to say that we are blessed with the care of our favorite little dog companion on this trip. Khaleesi is making her way to Phoenix with us and her mom and dad will pick her up on the 4th of November after which they will drive to their home in Tucson and enjoy some holiday time.
We love this little dog and she is a good traveller.
It's Saturday and we are heading south. The weather is cooperating but we want to get to Cambridge, Idaho before the predicted afternoon storms arrive.
Passed through Moscow, Idaho where I attended University. Of course it conjured up a few memories.. even though I only was there for a year. Schooling was never on my radar!
We drove along Hwy 95 all the way. The Nez Perce Trail is along this route. The grey, wet weather was not conducive to great photographs although the fall colors were in their glory! The rolling hills everywhere are stunning. They remind me of an agricultural patchwork quilt.
There were two very long hills we had to make our way down. The first one was the Lewiston-Clarkson windy hill and the other one was further south! It was a VERY long hill but using low gears in our big RV makes for a safe journey down. The vistas in this area are absolutely incredible and absolutely worth the drive.
We also passed through Riggins, Idaho today.. and the area where Hell's Canyon is. More stunning scenery!
Arrived at Mundo Hotsprings around 4:00 and will soon be soaking in the 101 degree waters. The hosts are offering a roast beef, mashed potatoe and green been dinner for $8.50 tonight so we decided to spring for it! After hooking up the rv, we have discovered that we have warm spring water ...even in the cold taps .. a novelty.
Signing off for this edition. Highway 95 is so pretty!!
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