Hikes, Hills and Farmer’s Markets

Wednesday Sept. 21, 2011

Well we loved Coeur d Alene, ID so much we stayed another night.  The campsite is right on the lake with lounge chairs along the shoreline to relax in the warm afternoon sun.  The weather here has been spectacular.  Cool at night and sunny and warm in high 70’s during the day. 

We walked into town, about a one and half mile hike.  I need it after eating that huckleberry cobbler!  They have the longest floating boardwalk in America.  That took us around to Tubbs Hill where there are lovely hiking paths that wander around a nature preserve that has gorgeous views of the lake.  The water line reminded me of Reijka, Yugoslavia (now Croatia) where the cliffs run straight down into the beautiful, colorful, clear water. 

Back in town we happened upon a Farmer’s Market (our 3rd so far).  My weakness!  Love em!  Well it didn’t start until 4PM so we had an hour to kill which we did at the Iron Horse Pub and sat outside talking to a couple moving to Colorado (Ft. Collins!!!!) and having what else,but a Fat Tire Beer brewed in Ft. Collins.

The Farmer’s Market was small, as it is the end of the season, but fun.  Having a full frig and freezer in the RV makes it very temping to buy.  Tomatoes, raspberries, peaches, pears and potato, cheese bread and rosemary, pesto rolls ( for our meatball sandwiches tomorrow!)  Oh and how about Dark Choc. Strawberry Topping!  So good. 

Back at camp we relaxed and read by the lake shore.

For those in Jan’s family------Called Kathy Heffron on the phone and talked to her.  She is living only about an hour away from where we are now.  Almost went to her town but bypassed it.  Should have known and we would have gone that way.  It was fun talking with her.  It’s been a long time.