Before we set off inland, we had two great days with Norman and Teresa. Naturally, Norman and I went to the local bar (7 miles away) to sample the Newport “Rogue” beer (designed to put hairs on your chest), and to catch up on 10 years of gossip.
On Monday, we shouted at the Sea Lions in Bay front, who attempted to drown out all conversation. We took Norman to see his own local Lighthouse and in the afternoon, Teresa and Norman took us on a drive up the shoreline to paddle in the Pacific (my feet will testify to the fact that 10 degrees is very cold indeed), followed by our first U.S. Burger and Chips!! (I have yet to do the full as much as you can eat Breakfast).
Other highlights include Norman teaching us how to “Wii” (A way of playing Computer Game for the uninitiated). Any chance that this will lead to us buying one? I don’t think so, but at least I will be able to play Jason at Golf, next time that I see him.
We waved goodbye to Norman and Teresa at 8.00 am yesterday (Wednesday) and started our intrepid journey. An unexpected detour led us through part of the Historic Route along the Columbia River, to see the second tallest waterfall in the U.S. (and get soaked in pouring rain in the process).
The Garmin GPS was an unexpected triumph, guiding us directly to our selected motel in Boise (which you will know is the capital of Idaho – shame on you). (I am almost converted to the Garmin now, but then you knew this would happen, didn’t you – It is all Jim Barrington’s fault).
Today’s run in to West Yellowstone was uneventful. We are checked in, have mounted a brief recce. Tomorrow we start the tour of Yellowstone Park. It is almost too much to take in.
Norman and Teresa – thanks again for making us so welcome in your home.
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