About That Coeur d'Alene (June 30 - July 6)

Dear Family and Friends,

Hello from Coeur d'Alene, Idaho. We have moved the RV to Blackwell Island Resort that sits on the Spokane River, in northern Idaho. This is the gathering place for our two month tour of Canada and Alaska, that begins on July 10th.  Before I tell you about this incredible trip, I will fill you in on the last week with our fabulous granddaughter, Abby.

The Tooth Fairy found Abby in Polson!

We spent Sunday, June 30th doing the prep work necessary for moving our RV to Coeur d'Alene to Polson. We did find time for a last minute swim and saying goodbye to friends at Polson.

We left on Monday morning (July 1st). Abby had ridden with us when we moved the coach from Dallas to Kerrville, Texas so she knew what to expect when riding in an RV. The 180 mile trip from Polson to Coeur d'Alene was beautiful. We drove on US 93 and Montana roads (200 & 135) before merging onto I-90 that took us to Coeur d'Alene and Blackwell Island Resort.

 Abby has her seat belt on and is ready to roll.

 Our first break along the Big Sky River off of Montana 200.

 Abby and Bear share co-pilot jobs.

Crossing into Idaho

Downtown Coeur d'Alene sits on the lake. Roger, Abby, Bear and I walked around the public beach area so that Abby could see where her father, Rob, competed in his first Ironman, several years ago.

Abby and Bear looking at Lake Coeur d'Alene

Muggsy is a famous moose in Coeur d'Alene. Abby stands by a sculpture commemorating this local children's book character.

Abby's father (our older son, Rob) arrived on Wednesday, to spend a few days with us before returning to Dallas with Abby. We were thrilled to have him with us for part of the week. We spent our time celebrating the Fourth, cycling, swimming and enjoying the cooler temps of this beautiful area.

 Abby is having fun swimming in the Spokane
 River with a friend.

Abby and Rob

Our Fourth of July was spent cooking out and then enjoying the spectacular fireworks display. Rob and Abby had fun at the parade earlier in the day.

On Friday, Roger and Rob drove to the Hiawatha Trail so that Rob could cycle the same trail that we did several weeks ago.

On Sunday we will say goodbye to Abby and Rob. It has been a tremendous joy to have had the opportunity to spend over two weeks with her. She makes us so proud to be her grandparents.

One year ago this week, we watched 24 coaches take off for Alaska with a tour company. Roger and I were enthralled with the idea and spoke with the tour leaders about the trip before they left. In short, we immediately signed up for this year's trip. Because it is such a popular trip, we were listed as number 6 on the waiting list. Lucky us, several months later, we found out that we had made the trip. 

This trip will last two months and will head to Calgary on the 10th, for the Stampede. We will work our way to Banff and then north, arriving in Chicken, Alaska, on day 24. We then circle Alaska, making many stops. By the time we return to British Columbia, we will have covered 5,720 miles. Unfortunately WiFi coverage will be spotty so the blog may not be published weekly. Thank you so much for following our odyssey in the Tour. We appreciate your interest in our lives on the road.