Happy Trails with Mike & Ellen Taylor

While in Polson, we heard about this beautiful mission about an hour's drive away. The St. Ignatius Mission was one of those wonderful surprises that we had not planned on, but are so glad we found! We went first to the 150-year-old cabin that was the missionaries' first building. Then we walked into the mission, and were astounded at what we saw! I know you will enjoy the pictures of this incredibly beautiful and inspiring church. Masses are still held there.
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Last Wednesday we drove to Lewiston ID/Clarkston WA to spend some time with our good friends Dick and Julie. You may remember that they joined us back in early May in Utah--Bryce Canyon and Zion NP. The drive was quite beautiful, despite the endless construction! We saw several warning signs of moose crossings, and suddenly a moose cow came from the side of the highway right towards my window! We were going about 60 mph! I could see how shiny her coat was, and the wild look in her eye as she tried to pass in front of the truck. We really thought we were going to hit her, or she was going to hit us! Fortunately, we made it past her, and Mike looked back and could see her standing in the middle of the highway. When our hearts topped pounding, Mike wanted to know why I didn't get a picture of her!

We spent a wonderful 5 days hanging out with Dick and Julie--had some good walks, good food, and good conversation. Their home is so beautiful--we especially enjoyed the night Dick cooked steaks and we ate outside on their deck, looking out over the Lewiston/Clarkston valley, watching the lights come on below us. We hated to say good-bye to our good friends.

Well, the heat has caught up with us. I realize you all will have no sympathy for us, but today is was 109 in this park on the WA/OR boundary. We turned on the AC when we arrived at 3:00, and it has not shut off yet, and it is almost 8:00pm. We head for a park near Mt. St. Helen's in a couple of days, then to the Oregon coast where the highs are just in the 80's! Yay!