Day 25 – Wallace, ID

Short blog today, as we spent most of the day getting ready to travel, travelling, and getting set up for living.  As you’ll see, we didn’t make it very far.  Don and I started the day with another nice walk over in the Recreation Area across the road from the RV Park, and I got to lead the way, for the most part.  When we got back, Geri wanted to make another pass at the Post Office, so they left me home while they went scouting for stamps.  They were back in time to get the rig set up for travel and on the road by noon, and we were heading east on Interstate 90.

It took less than an hour to arrive at our destination, Wallace, Idaho.  Why are we here?  Well, it seems that this is a historic mining area, which the inhabitants call “The Silver Capital of the World”.  Don says that might be true, as they have hauled over Five Billion Dollars worth of silver out of these hills since the 1890’s.  The literature says that every building in downtown Wallace is listed in the National Register of Historic Places.  We took a drive into town to look it over, and stroll the streets.  And I can say that the town does look like it belongs to another century.  I can also say that the people here are very friendly, and seem to have a good opinion regarding my species.  I got lots of petting and attention, and many compliments on my manners and good looks!  I like this place!  Here’s some pics that Don took in town.

Might be the pizza delivery vehicle

A typical historic building

Another nice piece of architecture

Read the inscription

Back at the coach, Don finally got to fix his hot dogs and baked beans, which Geri had bought in Coeur d’Alene, and I got some good bean leftovers.  I don’t know what the action will be tomorrow, but I’ll try to give you a full report.  Ciao, baby!