Team Estrogen had dinner duty tonight, Denise, Anne and Allison jumped in to help stir the jambalaya . . . shrimp , Andouille sausage, beans, rice, secret seasonings . . . yummy!

Followed by a DELIGHTFUL little trifle with chocolate sauce. Are we roughing it or what.!!!

Some of us headed downtown to sample some of the local brews . . . and had  a nice chat with our server Chelsea about the brewery business and the many jobs she holds down in order to live in the area.

The morning routine . . . all this has to fit in the panniers and back on the bike, every morning . . . and it always does.!!!

Today would be a short ride, only 30 miles. We are doing a ‘rolling rest day’. Thursday we only had 30 miles into our rest day town od Sandpoint so most of us were there by noon. We spent all day yesterday in Sandpoint. Left this morning and only had 30 miles to Clark Fork. Got in before noon. However . . tomorrow we are back into it with two 70 miles days back to back. Great view this morning though as we rode along the lake. . .

As we climbed higher the views became more spectacular. Great riding: low traffic, blue sky, cool temps no wind and no bugs!! Too bad it was only 30 miles. Lake Pend Oreille has a 200 mile perimeter.

A lone kayaker out for a morning glide . . . nice!!!

Some great historic displays along the way. The cowboys of the era were pretty dapper, even wearing a tie when out on the range . . .

. . .and the Native Americans had a unique way of constructing their canoes.

Only 30 miles DOES NOT mean one cannot enjoy a little break along the way. Yum!!! 1% chocolate milk is my new during and after ride drink of choice. Donut holes optional!!!

This is probably the most elaborate ‘cut out’ type metal fence we have seen. Unbelievable detail. Must have been cut with a laser.

We got off of Hwy 200 for about 10 mile to pass through Hope, pop. 87 and  and East Hope, pop 204. The Idaho DOT has a sense of humor as they routed us on ‘Business 200’ through the two tiny villages!

Glad the ‘Big Hill’ was closed. Wellington was a nice series of roller right into Clark Fork.

Tonight we are staying at the Clark Fork High School. Great site but no water or bathrooms available so we will need to shower and use the bathroom two blocks down at the  laundermat!!!

Doc Mike and I are cooking tonight so it was done in the parking lot in front of the laundermat!!!

Lot of action there while we were cooking. The laundermat seems to be the social meeting place for the town, although we had pretty much taken it over. Here Hugh discusses our route with a couple of the local boys.

Heddy LaMarr showed up to make an appearance . . .

Soon dinner was served . . . find a seat!

Chilled shell past a with a variety of veggies, served with garlic grilled toast breads.

Come and get it . . . we also purchased two pies for dessert. It all went!

Rod gave out a few awards including this key to Allison for her to unlock the mysteries of her life!!

And this special seat for the Doc. . . .

. . . for which he quickly demoed the ‘balance approach to life’.

Seventy miles tomorrow!!!!