August 30th ~ Drive from Lake Pend Oreille (Sandpoint, ID) to Flathead Lake (Polson, MT)
One of several rivers we passed over or by
~ This was just a repositioning day. Driving approximately 200 miles from Sandpoint, Idaho to Polson, Montana.
We did not do any specific sightseeing, but the scenery along our drive was quite nice.
View for our lunch stop along the Clark Fork River
Not a bad spot to pull over for lunch. Sure is convenient having a full kitchen (even if small) in the RV.
Spotted a wildfire that appears to be rather new.
Tim spotted the smoke before I did
Seemed to be growing rapidly
Both beautiful scenery and heart wrenching destruction at the same time
Finally Flathead Lake came into view.
First look at Flathead Lake
Coming next: One of the best, strange museums we have ever visited.
GRATITUDE MOMENT: Today I am grateful that Tim and I are just so darn comfortable with each other. Long days of driving with nothing in mind other than a destination could be tiring at best. But, we simply celebrate our time together, have rambling conversations, or enjoy quiet moments watching miles of natural beauty pass us by.
I enjoyed looking at the photos even the wildfire scary as it must have been looked amazing.
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Maria, it was beautiful in a very sad way. Knowing the power and destruction was heartbreaking though.
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I spent some months in this area when I was a campground host at Farragut State Park. And by the way my maiden name is Joseph with roots in Texas. My father was from Dallas, my grandfather from Cleburne and my great-grandfather from Galveston.
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Pat, I’ve always been curious about being a campground host. I’m thinking it would be quite a bit of work, but meeting people from all over would be interesting. I don’t think my husband has any family from Texas. His roots are mainly in Illinois.
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Wow, Joanne and Tim, so nice to connect. Thank you! I will enjoy your travels with you. Love the Twain quote!
Deb
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Welcome Deb! Glad to have you tag along. That Mark Twain quote has been a favorite of mine for a long time and it just seemed so appropriate for us. Thanks!
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Not every couple is suited to what I call ‘Living in a tin can’. We travel on & off about 6 months of the year. Wandering about in countryside that most city folk would abhor having weird conversations like where a particular Country singer has their face piercings. Heaven to us hell to others. Travel safe.
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I agree that this style traveling is not for everyone. Sure feel blessed though that the hubby and I are so compatible and can agree on all the important stuff. Wishing you safe travels as well 👍
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Thank you.
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Great blog! my wife and I are also retired and enjoying our retirement lifestyle. I will look forward to your next post.
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Thank you so much! Retirement is pretty nice isn’t it 😁
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