The parking area was packed with police directing traffic and volunteers assisting in the parking lot. The crowd was sometimes three deep and tables hard to see. This was our introduction to the Beaumont Farmers Market. In seeking out farmers markets as we RV around the country, Beaumont has an excellent start on a very active local farmers market. We were impressed both with the produce offered and the local support.
Heading south from Santa Fe, NM the landscape became more and more desolate. There was very little traffic and even fewer structures on the horizon. The highway was good, four lane at times divided; just not well traveled. We were beginning to think there would be nothing until we arrived in Roswell, NM. Then on the horizon we could see traffic and an oasis – Clines Corners. Continue reading
Sipping coffee and talking with Teresa, owner of The Pony Expresso, we were asked what brought us to Dolores, CO. Laurie answered we wanted to see the Galloping Goose and Teresa started laughing saying not many people come for that reason. Maybe not but we thought the Galloping Goose was unique and deserved a visit. Continue reading
“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
