I took over driving at some point in the night down the western side if the park here the sun was rising over a magnificent range. Possibly the Rockies. We stopped at a 'geological point of interest' at about 5am but we actually enjoyed the the view of the lake down the valley. There were stumps of trees amongst the mist and the sun was still rising causing a red glow. See lynette's photo. We had read that the park was first come first served to camp in and we a...

We crossed into Idaho this evening where is was like the set if a teenage movie. There were teenagers everywhere. We felt old. I saw a softball match going on and so we immersed ourself in culture by watching the end. Lyn did not appreciate my commentary. I supported the maroon coloured team, naturally. They thrashed the whites an ironically the player called Huff decided he would not shake hands like a good sportsman and walked off.. in a huff! We picnicked by t...

This is a gorge like you see in the movies. We stopped/drove to the edge where someone has built an amphitheatre and a winery. I don't know who would be paying attention to any bands when there is that view to go on!!! We left Lyn's grandparents' house an hour ago after the most food and loveliest house in America. (- dog allergies) The gorgeous breakfast consisted of eggs, sausage, yoghurt, peaches and puffy pancakes topped with frozen raspberries, coffee and f...

Cleaning in the morning and explored Lyn's huge house, met the horses and had a game of indoor soccer. We were so proud of how the front looked after blitzing. I shared the Ground Force theme tune with Lyn whist she was serenading me with her trombone and collaboratively we managed to learn it. A proud moment for British tv shows. Party time! Old friends and relatives and pastors and brother came by to congratuate Lyn. Then after a short break for card opening ...

Happy birthday for yesterday Maz! You have a card in the post (in the uk) if the nice greyhound man did actually post them and not use them as a source of fire when the wether got cold on his way home from Vancouver last week. Greyhound stole the gin I got on the border. Thankfully, I only bought it because it was exceptional value. And me and the guys in the hostel made the most of half of it with CSI last night. The most recent stage of my America [which is s...