As I've recounted in earlier posts, our trip has been amazing and we've had a blast. Then again we're human, and together in pretty tight quarters 24/7. So there come times when a little respite from each other is healthy. Today was such a day. When we were on the Oregon Coast we availed ourselves of beaches that stretched in opposite directions for long walks. Here, we needed another tactic.
Kari has done well with the limitations of her foot-no hiking, no biking, no kicking me in the ass. Even shopping is hard! So, she found a second-hand shop that sells mobility aids and we headed over to get her a scooter so she could explore Spokane without my sorry ass, and I could redo the ride that was cut short the day before. How damn adorable is this?
Today was also the day the smoke rolled in from the fires. It descended heavily on the area. There are multiple fires burning again this year in most western states in what has become "normal" with our changing climate. Seeing and smelling it really brought it home in a tangible way. We talked to several locals who have been through it the last few years, for them it becomes a daily reality. A conversation I had with some young guys in a local bike shop reminded me of how central climate change will be in their lives. Their view is much different than that of us old folks. We have a lot of work to do on this front in coming decades.
As an aside, seeing this truck reminded us that states other than Indiana have crazy people too, I hope we survive the invasion...
On a more uplifting note, for dinner we dined at another fantastic joint, Zona Blanca-a Mexican ceviche bar: https://www.limefishsalt.com Their chef is a Top Chef winner and James Beard semifinalist, and dinner was spectacular. A queso unlike any we've had before, carnitas tacos, and of course ceviche.
Another successful day...
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