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Seattle, WA to Rathdrum, Idaho – 8/8/2016

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August 8, 2016 (Monday)

Today was all about the long drive from the Seattle, Washington area to Rathdrum, Idaho (a little over 300 miles). Our first stop was at a nearby McDonald’s for our travel breakfast of egg white delight and coffee. Tasted really good. Haven’t had it in awhile. The next stop was at a view point that had statues of wild horses on a hill overlooking the river. Very beautiful. The drive took us through dense trees, to barren land, and everything in between.

We checked out of our extended stay and hit the road.
We checked out of our hotel and hit the road.
Rain and green big trees.
Rain and green big trees.
In a short distance the trees gave way to crops.
In a short distance the trees gave way to crops.
Literally hundreds of hay houses tented along the way.
Literally hundreds of hay houses tented along the way.
Desert like country dominated after a time.
Desert like country dominated after a time.
Man made lake.
Man made lake.
Spectacular look out point at Wild Horse Monument.
Spectacular lookout point at Wild Horse Monument.
The monument.
The monument.

We got into Spokane and got some gas and looked around. We also got a quick bite at a local Sonic (it was their happy hour and drinks and some of their items were half off).

We got to Rathdrum around 4 PM and checked into our AirBnB. Very nice couple with a beautiful baby girl (7 months old). Our room and bathroom are large and very clean. I think it was $40 per night and we’re staying two nights.

We had been talking to our nephew and niece (Dave and Danielle) about getting a quick hug in. We decided to meet up at Capone’s Pub in Hayden, Idaho (about a ten minute drive from Rathdrum). We met there at 7 PM and Danielle brought the kids. They have grown so much and it was so good to see them. Their little boy is going into kindergarten. Can’t believe it. Their girl is so tall and beautiful. Dave joined after he got off work. So nice to catch up and visit.

We really enjoy Spokane.
We really enjoy Spokane.
It is a neat combination of art and natural beauty with a gorgeous river flowing through it.
It is a neat combination of art and natural beauty with a gorgeous river flowing through it.
So many areas that need more exploring.
So many areas that need more exploring.

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We pressed on.
We pressed on.
Edie couldn't resist.
Edie couldn’t resist.
Once featured on Diners, Dives and Drive-ins.
Once featured on Diners, Dives and Drive-ins, pretty woman heads inside to wait.
A natural model.
A natural model.
Mr photogenic.
Mr photogenic.
Danielle had the salad and gave away the bread.
Danielle had the salad and gave away the bread.
I split the burger and fries with pretty woman.
I split the burger and fries with pretty woman.
Edie and I each had a slice and the rest went to the kids and Dave.
Edie and I each had a slice and the rest went to the kids and Dave.
Dave showed up as soon as he finished his last student.
Dave showed up as soon as he finished his last client.
The kids kept busy with mom's iPhone.
The kids kept busy with mom’s iPhone.

Around 9:30 PM, the kids were tired and Dave and Danielle were tired (and we were tired), so we called it a night. That was our day. Hope yours was great!