SANDPOINT, IDAHO

We had previously decided to take a ride into Sandpoint yesterday, mainly for the purpose of stopping at a Wells Fargo Bank.  We needed some Canadian bucks, and there were a few other places that the girls wanted to check out.  Yea I know, I'm a glutton for punishment! 

Just east of Newport, we turned into the Albeni Falls Dam visitor center.  This is the dam that created Lake Pend Orielle (Ponderay), and is part of the huge Corps of Engineers project that controls several rivers, including the Columbia River. 

When we finished our business at Wells Fargo, Nancy got on her smart phone, and "yelped" a 5 star rated Mexican Restaurant just around the corner.  We all had fish tacos for lunch, and Joel's definitely deserved the high rating.  The place was non stop busy, as the locals were lined up to get at the food.

We found this slightly over sized chair outside a store that specialized in wood furniture.

 

Sandpoint is on the BNSF Railroad's main line, and part of the AMTRAK Empire Builder route that runs between Chicago & Seattle.  We stopped at the old RR depot, which despite a not so good condition, is at least still standing.  There was a sign on the door that said "building closed due to safety concerns". The E/B AMTRAK train stops here at 2:30am, and the W/B train stops at 11:30pm. This entire area, particularly Northern Idaho, is incredibly scenic, and it's a shame that AMTRAK passes through here in the dead of night.

 

Back at the motor home, Patty fixed us a big shrimp salad for dinner, and we called it a day.  This is our last day here at Stondridge, and I think I heard the girls say they were headed back to Coeur d Alene for you know what.  After yesterdays multiple stops at every yarn/fabric/quilt store, which included several thrift (used junk) stores, I think Gracie and I will stay put!

Miss snoopy cat is always looking for a new place to explore, or hide.