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There, Part Four

Another personal post not about art or Mineral King.

We took a bike ride into Sandpoint. Turned out to be about 11 miles round trip. Not bad for the first time on a bike in several years. Probably the last time on a bike for several weeks. Ow.

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The catalog company Coldwater Creek used to be located in this covered bridge. We went there in 2001, so it was fun to see it again. It is now little shoppes. There are many shoppes and shops in Sandpoint, including at least 2 that sell yarn. (My severe yarn diet was on vacation; besides, if I buy yarn for someone else, it doesn’t really count.)
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We rode along this path by Lake Ponderay (nope, not spelling it the French way). The blur is the result of taking a photo while riding.
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Still following those bikes. . . such great bike paths in Sandpoint! And everything is flat. Whenever I ride in Tulare County, I am just sure that every place is uphill and against the wind, but Sandpoint was perfect in every way for bike riding.

There were many berries. Our friend told us that his dad taught him that if berries are blue, they are usually safe, if red they are sometimes safe, and if white, NEVER safe to eat.

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These blue berries (look carefully) are actually Oregon Grape. Couldn’t prove it by me – looks like holly.

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4 Comments

  1. … I think they do. Husband is fascinated with Tulare County history. New to him … I grew up here so probably take for granted.

    • Diane,”Familiarity breeds contempt”, perhaps?

  2. … nice

    • Diane, I wonder if people think similar thoughts when they visit Tulare County. . .

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