7-9-2014
Got up and made egg sandwich for hubby, made eggs for dogs.
We left by 7:00. Got drinks at Jitterz in Rathdrum by 7:15. Left CDA by 7:30.
Drove straight thru until finally we had to stop in Grangeville to potty, get diesel fuel for the Big Red Dually. We were hungry so we got tacos at Taco John's.
I had checked several times to verify the time in Riggins and we were doing OK. By the time we drove thru town, we saw several rafting trippers going on the water. We beeped & waved at them. HOWEVER, at the Riggins, Idaho town border just before the bridge, the TIME CHANGED TO MOUNTAIN STANDARD TIME INSTEAD OF PACIFIC STANDARD TIME. Google was WRONG!
So instead of being 50 minutes early, we were 10 minutes late. Hubby parked wildly and I ran inside the Wild River Outfitters store. They just announced our names! Yippee.
We piled into a short bus with the trailer of rafts behind us. Talked to a nice couple on the bus who were motorbiking thru to South Dakota.
At the entry point, we got an introductory speech of safety from Michelle. We got into Heather's boat. Along with Grandpa (Monty), MaryAnne (his daughter), and Cord (his grandson), were myself & hubby.
Rafting on Salmon River
The rapids were a WIlD RIDE! Hubby and I vowed to do it again every year and we want to go down in Spring so the rapids are better!
This is addictive.
Two hours into the trip, we pulled over and looked at an old stone cabin that was falling down. We were cautioned about poison ivy & snakes. Also looked at the burnt trees from a forest fire. Climbed back into the raft and continued for another hour. We finally unloaded at Lucile and were bused back to the Wild River Outfitters office. Hubby and I got warm lattes because we were soaking wet. Then ordered the above picture ($15).
Salmon River, Riggins, Idaho
We drove thru town and then turned around to continue North to Grangeville to our hotel reservation at the Super 8.
Walked around the hotel after unloading our stuff, then went to Oscar's for dinner! Hubby had their special bacon wrapped chicken stuffed with cheese and I had the Fettucine with chicken. YUMMY. Gourmet food in a small town.
Then we walked thru downtown. Wanted to stop at the original movie theatre in town, but they were only playing The Transformers 3 (yuck). Drove thru town to see the Drive-In Movie Theater.
Returned to our hotel. Hubby fell asleep.
Finally woke him up so we could go to bed.
Elephants walked back & forth ALL NIGHT LONG over our room.
The sheets were stiff & scratchy. The Parking lot light aimed directly at our room. The clear mini blinds on the patio door did not block out the light. The flashing light on the smoke detector was bright all night. The Green night light on the main door light was too bright. The sink was outside the bathroom in the room which I hate. The bed was rock hard. Gas fireplace pilot light was on all the time which made it almost impossible for the a/c to cool the room.
I will write a negative review.
THURSDAY
7-10-2014
Got up at 6AM because I could not sleep in that uncomfortable bed any longer! My hands hurt intensely and even tho I had taken Aleve at 4AM & a hot showere, it had done nothing to help.
We got dressed and went downstairs anticipating a great breakfast. NOT. Everything was grain based bread. Bread, Eggo Waffles, Cereal, Cookies, Muffins! Gross.
When we left, there was a woman walking two little old chihuahuas. Cute.
Drove to the Mammoth bone lake. Not impressed. Then drove home. Thru Hwy 27 which was TOO bumpy and narrow. Saw huge electric generating windmills on the prairie. Got on Hwy 271 and then to 195.
Stopped to visit KRN at Red White & Brew for the last time. She is closing in 2 weeks.
Then we left, stopped at Krispy Kreme for donuts. Stopped to get burgers for dogs at McDs in Rathdrum. Got bones for dogs at Steins IGA in Rathdrum.
Got home at 2:00. Unpacked everything. Gave burgers to dogs. They were HAPPY to see us. Gave more Spinach to the chickens. Collected 9 chicken eggs. Started laundry & dishes. Hubby sat on the couch to nap until later.
We will cleaned out fish tank when it got cooler.
Now, everything is done on the list!
Went to bed at 10:30.
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