Day Sixteen
Boise
Another light day for the two of us. We have finally fixed some of the problems that have been haunting us for most of the trip, too. We have been able to download our pictures from our digital camera and can use it to its full potential. We still can not access the Internet remotely, but we think that is more of a combination of things rather than our particular setup. At least its not something that we absolutly need!
After spending a leisurly morning relaxing, we headed out to have lunch with some of our western associates. We had lunch in Boise at a place called the Mongolian Barbeque. They have locations throughout Idaho, and I would highly recomend the establishment. The deal is that you choose a bowl (the little kahn, the kahn, and the mighty kahn) and then fill it with all sorts of foods and then top it with some sauce. You hand it to these guys who place it in a giant wok and cook it for you and then return it to you. If you do go, I would recomend the the regular kahn sized bowl. It may not seem that big, but it is very filling. The whole scene is very entertaining, especially watching the cooks move your food around a large skillet like wok. There are a few nuances that are helpful for the first timer, like finding a table before you get in line to prepare your food and the proper placement of you food (put the meat in before you add the vegetables!).
We then had the opportunity to take a tour train around downtown Boise and learn more about the history of the city and Idaho. Its sure is interesting learning about the early characters and seeing the different features. The tour train runs daily in the summer, and the number of days decrease through winter. The train originates at the Julia Davis Park, and takes about an hour. If you're spending any time in Boise (a very interesting city!), this is a very good start.
We both love Boise and it is one of the hidden treasures of the west. It is a very fast growing city (I've yet to see an area grow as fast as this area), as there are always new things opening up and from year to year there are always surprises. The area boasts art museums, a bustling downtown (day and night), many attractions and things to do for all ages. Besides the city and the suburbs (which have everything any other city in America has), outdoor activities are only minutes away. There are also several well known features all with less than a days drive. The climate here is like a desert, but less than an hour away (less in some cases) are lush cool forests. Only three hours away is Stanley, one of the coldest location in the country. We always return to Boise each year for these reasons and more.
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