One thing we have had plenty of the last two months is smoke. We have had it here in northern Idaho and we had it in Seattle and by now we have HAD IT! Some you have had it worse than us and some of you would have traded the smoke for the heat you are living with so we have little basis to complain. Still, it is enough to give headaches and burning eyes and sore throats. Thankfully it is usually not all of those at once. It does not seem to be as bad in the mornings and that is when we try to take our walks. This morning we did the longer (3.8 miles) of the three or four routes we like and so I decided to snap a couple of pictures just to give an idea of the countryside here. It is lovely with or without the smoke. It is also vulnerable to the source of the smoke - fire - and everyone around here keeps on their toes regarding that subject. So far no actual fires in this area. Our smoke comes from the Cascades, Canada and Montana.
Although it will be in the low 90's here the next two days the night time temps are beginning to drop and it is showing in the turning leaves with many falling already. Soon the fires will be out and the smoke will be gone and so will we. We have just over a week left here before we begin the trip south to our home for the winter. What a contrast! From the peaceful countryside we enjoy here to the chaos and flashing lights of Las Vegas.
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| You can see the hazy quality of the farther hills - that's smoke. |
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| The Pend Oreille River |
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| This is a busy rail line. In the distance you can see the trestle that crosses the river. |
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