After returning from the Mt. Baker Vintage Trailer Rally on
Sunday, I spent a few days getting some errands done before the big trip. Ended up leaving Wednesday night to head
south to avoid the dreaded gridlock from Shoreline south through JBLM. Drove almost straight except for a refueling
stop in Vancouver all the way to Hermiston, Oregon where we spent the remainder
of the night parked at the local Walmart.
Thursday made our way east again on I-84 making a point to visit the
towns of Pendleton, La Grande and Baker City with no particular plans except to
get off of the interstate and explore.
It’s amazing what you will find when you’re not looking. Crossed into
the Mountain Time zone and made our way to Nampa, Idaho and spent the night at
another Walmart.
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| Got the proprietor of this Chinese restaurant in Pendleton to turn the neon sign on for pictures. Ordered what turned out to be the worst pork fried rice ever!! |
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| This time capsule of a gas station is in La Grande, still selling gas including the ethanol free variety. |
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| The Eltrym Theater in Baker City, classic neon signage! |
Friday morning visited
the Warhawk Air Museum and then east to Boise to visit the Old Idaho
Penitentiary that was built in 1872.
Then made our way to downtown Boise for some sightseeing. Downtown Boise is very vibrant and still
growing. It’s interesting to remark that
in the several hours I walked around downtown I never witnessed any illegal
activity nor was I ever panhandled-TAKE NOTE SEATTLE!
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| F 104 Starfighter at the Warhawk Air Museum. |
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| Old Idaho Penitentiary. |
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| The Sally port at the pen. |
Headed east to Jerome and
tying up at another Walmart for the night.
Having grown up in Boise, I can affirm that no criminals, vagrants, or "wrong thinking" people are allowed - at least not out in public. The police have been known to give suspect individuals free rides to the city limits.
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