“The Pony Expresso – More than just a coffee shop….a bakery, a gallery, a place to connect, unwind and enjoy.”
Coffee is embedded in our Cajun Culture. We spent many an afternoon having coffee with our grandparents and parents. It was an enjoyable occasion where we discussed the day, learned about our heritage, and looked to the future. Now as we travel we look for those coffeehouses that give us that afternoon pleasure of fresh coffee and visiting. Continue reading
Sunday afternoon walk in the park – Custer State Park that is. Sylvan Lake is called the “crown jewel” of Custer State Park. The lake is at the base of Harney Peak and is surrounded by rock formations and ponderosa pine trees. Continue reading
Typical of family gatherings, there is usually too much food and the wedding festivities were no disappointment. After a week of one meal after the other, we laid off for a day and then just had to push the envelope. Breakfast is our favorite meal to eat out — we enjoy sitting with a cup of coffee and discussing the goings on and our plans for the next few days.
Idaho City, ID had one of the richest gold finds in North America during the 1860’s. A visit there was recommended by most people we spoke with in Boise. Off we went in search of Idaho City only to realize the ride there was beauty itself. Below are scenes we encountered along the way to Idaho City. The beauty was breath taking, but at the same time made us realize how difficult life must have been during the development of the Northwest Territory. Continue reading
The Civil War was raging, bloody battle after bloody battle; brother fighting brother, the year was 1862. But in the Idaho Territory men were fighting a different battle, the battle for the gold. Continue reading
Sunny Sunday afternoon and we were ready to sip wine. Being in Boise, ID, the Snake River Valley Wine Region was very near, but after a week of family wedding festivities we wanted to relax and not drive. In researching we found that Cinder Wines has a tasting room just down the street from the RV Park where we are staying. Continue reading
Most times we look at a city name and make an assumption about the meaning. So it was with Snowville, UT where we made a stopover. Thinking it had something to do with the amount of snow received since it is in northern Utah we could not have been more wrong. Continue reading
What do natural springs, coal, a 1885 massacre, outlaw Butch Cassidy, and wild horses in have in common? They all come together at Rock Springs, WY. Continue reading
Winds are gusting, interstate traffic sign flashing, Terry Bison Ranch RV Campground – yes we are exiting and stopping!
Approaching Cheyenne, WY, the winds were gusting to 50 mph and the flashing lights were alerting high profile vehicles to exit. Exit we did and stopped at Terry Bison Ranch RV Campground. Continue reading
Texas was in our rearview mirror and Colorado was ahead! Five days of slowly waltzing across Texas was enough. Repairs done, tornado weather behind us, blue skies in front, here we go. Continue reading
