Coeur d'Alene

Our drive from Oliver, BC to Coeur d'Alene, Idaho was reasonably uneventful.  The border crossing into the USA took all of 10 minutes.  We declared our accumulation of 23 bottles of wine, paid duty of $4.20 and waited while the agent did a cursory look through the inside of the motorhome.  We endured the smoke from a nearby forest fire for some miles and got a look at Grand Coulee Dam as we drove by.  

We arrived in Coeur d'Alene shortly after noon got settled in to the RV park and then took care of a few chores before going to see my aunt Lenore's new home.  Her recent back surgery helped to make the decision to move out of the multi-story house she has been living in for years.

Then, after a stop at the store, we headed for cousin Richard and Jill's house boat for dinner.  Threatening clouds caused us to remain moored for dinner which proved to be a good decision as we were treated to strong winds, lightening and a lot of rain.

Saturday morning Mary and I dedicated to washing the Winnebago and Jeep which now look like we have never been to Alaska (except for the broken windshield on the Winnebago).  Late afternoon found us back at the boat ready for an evening dinner cruise.  The weather was in our favor so we cruised to the "Rock" on Coeur d'Alene Lake where the Jurvelin's have a dock at which to moor the boat.  

The Houseboat at the Rock

Jill & Mary on the Houseboat

After dinner in preparation for a sit in the Jacuzzi we took a dip in the lake.  The water was very refreshing.

Jack & Richard in the Lake

How tough can life be to be able to go from a dip in the lake to a sit in the Jacuzzi on the top deck.

Mary & Jack in the Jacuzzi

Oh, did I forget to mention the beautiful sunset?  Is there any better way to top off a wonderful evening.

Sunset at the Rock

Sunday morning Mary and I attended church services at Richard & Jill's home church, Trinity Lutheran while they were off cheering their grandson, Simon, on at a Triathlon.  In the afternoon Mary attended a performance of Les Miserables with the ladies while Richard and I delivered grandchildren to Bible Camp at Lutherhaven.  

Cousins Samantha & Kinsey at Camp

Tomorrow morning will find us on the road again headed for the Columbia River Valley wine region for a bit more tasting.