Spontaneous travel

Last weekend, I was caught without much I HAD to do (unpacking still available)  so after meeting John for lunch, I decided to call Fritz to see if he was up for a spontaneous visit.  Indeed he was so I tossed a few things in my suitcase, grabbed my work laptop, and headed to Idaho.

I got on the road in time for a gorgeous evening drive.  The only problem with driving in the evening is the bugs are really bad.  By the time I hit Snowville, I could barely see out of my windows because they were covered with bugs so I stopped and cleaned my windows off.   I got back on the road but within 10 miles, I was already covered again.  By the time I hit Rupert, I really couldn't see well.  The prior clean off left some smears and the new bugs were so heavy.  Add in blaring sunset and I was strugging.  There was a huge accident on the freeway so I was required to get off in Rupert.  Probably a good idea because I could find a gas station to clean my windows again.  I delayed me an entire hour!  And when I got to Buhl, I was covered yet again.  What a mess!

This is the 10 miles out of Snowville look.

I did wash the car in Twin Falls before coming home.  I got to wash it again once I got back to Salt Lake.  I've never seen so many bugs!!

Fritz is such a good host and was waiting for me to arrive.  Sunday we got up and did the traditional breakfast with his Mom in Hagerman.  It's been a long time since I've been there and it was nice to go again.  It was great to see Betty too.  We decided to cook at home for the next few days so we pulled out my family cookbook I gave Fritz and made our grocery list.  That night, I made tacos complete with homemade guacamole.  For dessert,we enjoyed strawberries from Fritz' garden!  The next night, I made the family recipe for Mad Hatter Meatballs.Both pretty good.

The sunsets in Idaho are still amazing and I loved the cool mornings and fresh smells outside in the morning. The fields are all busy with activity.  Some of them are on their second planting since the snow melted.

Fritz has 6 horses in his pastures to help keep the grass down.  Three are in the pasture on the side of the house.  I really enjoyed watching them play together, eat, and flick their tails.

Monday came before I knew it and I had one busy work day. It is nice to work at the farm.  It is so quiet and peaceful.  It really is relaxing and helps me recharge my energy batteries.  Fritz and his Mom Betty enjoy me there because I can let the dogs in and out all day.  Here is what working at Fritz' tends to look like.

Gizmo is a big black lab dog.  He is blind and almost deaf.  What a sweetheart though.

Before I knew it. It was Tuesday evening and time for me to head home. Fritz offered to meet me in Twin Falls for dinner before I made the journey home.  Fritz' sister Laurie was able to meet us too.  It was great to see her.

I had a great visit.  Thanks Fritz for entertaining  my spontaneous ideas.