First Ever Court Case in Jul 2018

Our first ever court case, fighting a parking fine. Bit of a “trial” but a great life experience.

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A mighty view in Yellowstone National Park
A mighty view in Yellowstone National Park
A mighty view in Yellowstone National Park
A mighty view in Yellowstone National Park

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A very long freight train that we got stuck waiting for in La Grande
A very long freight train that we got stuck waiting for in La Grande

Holiday USA West Coast Road Trip in Aug 2022: Day 5 – Afternoon and Evening in La Grande

By Nige on August 8, 2022 at 5:38 pm
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Story: Holiday USA West Coast Road Trip in Aug 2022 Category: Travel
Tags: Hertz | Hilton | Holidays | La Grande | USA

On the way back to the hotel, we got stuck at a rail crossing with the longest freight train we have ever seen.

The view at Box Canyon - nothing much to write home about
The view at Box Canyon - nothing much to write home about

Holiday USA West Coast Road Trip in Aug 2022: Day 5 – Twin Falls to La Grande

By Nige on August 8, 2022 at 5:30 pm
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Story: Holiday USA West Coast Road Trip in Aug 2022 Category: Travel
Tags: Hertz | Hilton | Holidays | La Grande | Twin Falls | USA

We set off for La Grande at 8am, with two stops planned: the main one for a Starbucks top-up near Boise.

Portaloos at Box Canyon State Park
Portaloos at Box Canyon State Park

Holiday USA West Coast Road Trip in Aug 2022: Day 5 – Early Morning in Twin Falls

By Nige on August 8, 2022 at 4:34 pm
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Story: Holiday USA West Coast Road Trip in Aug 2022 Category: Travel
Tags: Hertz | Hilton | Holidays | Twin Falls | USA

Another early waking for me and Vick managed a good hour or so longer.  We were not in a rush this morning.

Another stunning view at Twin Falls
Another stunning view at Twin Falls

Holiday USA West Coast Road Trip in Aug 2022: Day 4 – Afternoon in Twin Falls

By Nige on August 7, 2022 at 4:23 pm
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Story: Holiday USA West Coast Road Trip in Aug 2022 Category: Travel
Tags: Hertz | Hilton | Holidays | Twin Falls | USA

We were both starving when we got back from our bike ride, so after a quick shower back at the hotel, we walked across the parking lot to the Black Bear Diner.

A beautiful view of The Perrine Bridge early in the morning in Twin Falls
A beautiful view of The Perrine Bridge early in the morning in Twin Falls

Holiday USA West Coast Road Trip in Aug 2022: Day 4 – Morning in Twin Falls

By Nige on August 7, 2022 at 4:15 pm
Type: Post
Story: Holiday USA West Coast Road Trip in Aug 2022 Category: Travel
Tags: Hertz | Hilton | Holidays | Twin Falls | USA

We get used to the early mornings in the first week or so of being in the US.  To be honest, we love it.

A view of the statue of Ira Burton Perrine with the Visitors Center in the background at Twin Falls
A view of the statue of Ira Burton Perrine with the Visitors Center in the background at Twin Falls

Holiday USA West Coast Road Trip in Aug 2022: Day 3 – Afternoon and Early Evening in Twin Falls

By Nige on August 6, 2022 at 3:34 pm
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Story: Holiday USA West Coast Road Trip in Aug 2022 Category: Travel
Tags: Hilton | Holidays | Twin Falls | USA

We had a long nap when we had settled into our room and then we talked about what we wanted to do here.  We decided to head down to the Visitors’ Centre and take in the views.

A gorgeous view at Twin Falls
A gorgeous view at Twin Falls

Holiday USA West Coast Road Trip in Aug 2022: Day 3 – Salt Lake City to Twin Falls

By Nige on August 6, 2022 at 3:02 pm
Type: Post
Story: Holiday USA West Coast Road Trip in Aug 2022 Category: Travel
Tags: Hertz | Hilton | Holidays | Salt Lake City | Twin Falls | USA

We were just under halfway to Twin Falls.  It was a long old drive today, so the last (just over) half of the trip we decided to split into two.

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