FCBA Day 49- Mountain Home to Boise Idaho

 

We had a bonus day in that it was just 45 miles from Mountain Home to Boise, most of which was on Interstate 84. As I’ve mentioned in previous posts bicycles are allowed on the Interstate highways in these parts for lack of paved roads to get around. Ride map and stats As a friend today pointed out “though Idaho is known for potatoes you’d have to travel to find one, but what you’ll find along the way is wilderness”.

This friend, who will remain anonymous for being a prominent Boise citizen, was a classmate of mine in high school 38 years ago. Though we were friends for but a short while back then, those were impressionable years so remain in fond memory. Despite the years between there is a natural comfort found in reunion and I look forward to being shown about this part of Idaho again in the morning.

Boise is a beautiful valley city built around its namesake river. The surrounding terrain all around is inhospitable desert mountains, beautiful in their stark contrasting brown hues, especially as their contours are accented by the setting sun. I look forward to more exploring after church tomorrow.

We are guests of the First Presbyterian Church of Boise tonight and tomorrow, our rest day. We plan on going to the Snake River birds of prey sanctuary that is known as a fourth chakra vortex, a place of healing. I really don’t understand what that is, but expect to receive positive energy from the experience of being with a gentle friend in a harsh landscape.

                                 Way down upon the Boise River

                          Rope swing over the river

 

                              When in Boise and hankerin' for tongue, tell Epi that Mark sent you.