Back to the States

Yesterday we decided was the day to go down to Colville, Washington, so we could renew our rv license tabs (Whew! That was a big chunk out of our budget!). They expired this month and we did not want any complications at the border when we came back in October. Castlegar, BC is about 20 miles from the border so this was the closest we were going to get.

We headed first to Trail, BC which had a "one of the largest fully. integrated metallurgical smelting and refining complexes". It was my first time to see such a complex. It was huge. Apparently, zinc is one of the metals they refine. They had funny looking tubes sticking out of several of the large warehouses. It appears a lot of people are employed there from the huge parking lots.












I love to take photos of the scenery because it is always different. A different type of tree or bush or flower. I also find it fascinating to take pictures of barns. They are the only structure I have seen that is allowed to get old. I love their character. Between Castlegar, BC and Colville, WA there was an unusal amount of such barns.

This does not look like a barn but it definitely qualified for an old building with its own character.










I am also drawn to take pictures of churches. They are always different and beautiful in their own way. This is the First Congregational Church in Colville, Washington.



Well, do we have a deal for you. Lance is prone to make a sudden left or right turn to a local golf course. This course only costs $2 for 18 holes. Cannot go wrong at the Pend Oreille Golf & Country Club just outside of Kettle Falls, Washington. The tee boxes are astroturf and greens not really sure??? However, according to their rules: "Sweep each green before leaving it. Place drag out of way on far side of hole."

Further down the road is Crystal Falls. Lovely.....

All in all our trip was a pleasant one with the sun coming out not to mention a great lunch at Ronnie D's Drive-In. Apparently, it has been voted the best fast food restaurant in Colville. It was good. http://www.ronnieds.com/