Back to Idaho

Republic, WA to Lenore, ID

(to see Laura's aunt Violet)

October 15 - October 19, 2016

We drove to Laura's aunt Violet's home in Lenore, ID, stopping in Moscow, ID along the way. Violet is 90 years old, lives on her own at their farm and takes care of 4 calves, a bunch of chickens, a rooster, a cat and a dog.  She's one independent and capable lady.  She and her husband Bill bought the farm 23 years ago after moving there from Royal City, WA.  She loves it there and clearly she has thrived while living there.  I am in awe of her.

We had a delightful visit, also seeing Laura's cousin Craig (Violet's son) and his wife Brenda while we were there.

Violet in what she calls "The Queen's chair".

Violet's post office is in Lenore, Idaho which is located on the Clearwater River down in a valley.  She actually lives in the beautiful hills way above the town.  As you drive through the area you feel like you are literally on top of the world.  You also see miles and miles and miles of rolling farmland.  If it weren't for the hills you might think you were in Kansas or Nebraska.

Some of the many fields of hay.

Looking toward the valley where the Clearwater River runs by Orofino and Lenore.
We found this area of Idaho to be incredibly beautiful.

The Clearwater River as it runs through Orofino, ID.