FROM SWITZER MOUNTAIN TO WALLA WALLA

After a great breakfast at the B&B, we headed out to check out some properties we had located on the Internet and in the newspaper in the Newport and Sanpoint areas. Over the last couple of days we have been able to drive along both sides of the Pend Orielle River to get a better idea of what the landscape looks like.

We met up with a realtor south of Sandpoint to look at a new constructed home on 5 acres with a creek and pond on the property. A very nice home and area! We went into the downtown area for a coffee and a snack before deciding to head up to Switzer Mountain, the local ski resort.



I was surprised by how much snow was still there and the amount of people skiing. You can see from the photo what a great view of the valley we had from the mountain top. After walking around the resort we stepped into a little pub. The ladies had wine and the men enjoyed one of the local ales.

When we returned to the B&B the sun was just setting. What a beautiful site awaited us when we walked in and out onto the deck overlooking the lake. The view was breathtaking. What a life to live there and have that view to look forward to in the evenings.

Along our travels we had stopped to pick up a few bottles of wine. We decided to settle in for the evening with a movie, a fire in the fireplace, our wine, and the best company we could ask for, Mike & Cori. We have truly enjoyed this time off and sharing this vacation with such great friends.

We are looking forward to seeing the Walla Walla, WA area on Monday and what it has to offer. We know it is a very big wine area and I am sure we will hit a few of them for some wine tasting.

Until then I'll leave you with these beautiful pictures, and will be looking forward to posting more pictures and sharing more of our adventures with you over the next few days.