Surprising Idaho Day
We arrived at the Nez Perce site early morning and walked a portion of the grounds. The new movie at the VC focused on the Nez Perce and their reconnection to their heritage. It was well done but did not expand on the 1877 conflict that is the focus of the majority of the 38 sites across four states that make up the whole story. We did stop at a few of these, most along side the road with markers. A longer stop was the White Bird area where the first battle took place. It was a strong beginning for Chief Joseph and his people but the odds were just too great for the eventual victory he sought. This was the last of the Indian wars in the west. The rest of the day was spent driving south and a bit east to Boise. The route followed the Snake and Salmon Rivers and the scenery was spectacular. And it was hot again, in the mid to upper 80s.
Cadillac’s Most Correct Viewpoint
It would be hard for any campaign to be going better. In Washington they named a hotel after me, in the north, a street, and in Idaho there was a sign - an expensive electronic sign - that said Welcome Moose Members. Apparently I have been here only a day and I have a club. I wonder if the other 237 candidates will just give up and then they will appoint me president. That would b nice.
Nez Perce Country
