Teary eyed (just kidding!) we left beautiful MT for Idaho. We loved Montana, but had no idea what to expect from Idaho. Luckily, Idaho did her best to impress us:
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| Leaving Libby |
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| Heading towards the MT-ID border |
We stopped about ten miles from Libby to check out the Kootenai falls, which were very powerful and had a large volume. It was a great way to start the day, though the stop did slow us down.
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| Rapids at Kootenai Falls |
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| The river near Kootenai falls. |
At the Kootenai falls we checked out a rope bridge. It was my first time on a rope bridge. It was exhilarating to stand, uneasily, above the raging river. Naturally, we had to jump and shake the bridge to ensure that we got the full effect.
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| The shaky rope bridge over the Kootenai. |
We eventually--reluctantly--passed the border into Idaho.
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| Crossing the border, during a descent! |
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| Nearing Sandpoint, ID. |
We arrived in Sandpoint, Idaho, a quaint and welcoming town. The women that greeted us at the church, our hosts for the night, were enthusiastic about our arrival. They insisted that we immediately venture down to the local beach (they made sure to usher us into their cars at once). The beach was wonderful, but after a day of biking we only wanted to stay for a little while before heading to showers and dinner.
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| The beach at Sandpoint. The locals insisted that stop here--for good reason! |
Tonight I've decided to stay in, take some time for myself, and ensure a good night's sleep. I'm very excited to be heading into our last state tomorrow and want to be well rested for the journey.
Westward to Washington,
James
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Today was dedicated to the men and women of Libby who prepared our dinner last night. They were all awesome, sharing their stories surrounding cancer and their fight against it. Keep up the great work!
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