My destination for this latest travel was to visit my friends in Idaho. I finally arrived! After weeks of wildfire smoke filling the air and spending 24 hours a day in it, I looked forward to sleeping indoors for a few days! Also loved seeing my friends! This couple spends part of their year in Idaho and the other in southern Arizona. It was fortunate for me to have met the woman on an AZ tennis court, then to discover we have similar interests. Budding friendship has grown.

“Fred”, the bald eagle arrived! I love it; they named this bald eagle which enjoys an area of the river. We also saw hummingbirds, mergansers and a belted kingfisher. The previous week my friends saw a mountain lion across the river, sitting on a rock, from their home! Darn I missed that!

It was wonderful to relax, watch the Olympics on television, cook meals, play tennis, and take short hikes with my friend. One hike was among the historic buildings at Harriman State Park. Fascinating to learn about the Harriman family, the land legacy they left, and about bat houses around the property.

Idaho is the seed potato capital of the world, so I had to chuckle each time my friend asked, do you mind having potatoes again this meal? Of course not! Fresh potatoes are more delicious than store bought! I never minded!! Plus we also had fresh fish! Overall, I was very fortunate to have the opportunity to visit my friends and relax. I will admit, I was no help to her as she worked on a thousand piece puzzle; how is that done?!? Kudos to her though, she completes many!