Couldn't wait to write that. Wa. is the abbreviation for Washington State. Last night, we stayed in a town called Wallace, Idaho. The whole town is on the national historical register - no new buildings allowed apparently. After getting stuck in the snow for an hour and having to be dug out - it was too late for us to continue to Walla Walla, Wa. (don't you love that name). We stayed in the Brooks Hotel, a heritage listed building, in the middle of town. There was a competition happening whereby stores opened until late and residents had to get stamps from about 20 businesses then there was a draw for the winner. We were in the bar/restuarant next to the hotel having dinner when lots of people came in for stamps. What fun it was. Lots of chat and laughing. We both love staying in small towns and talking to locals. They also seem to like talking to us. Were talking to our breakfast waitress today and asked her, after giving her the option not to answer, what her rate of pay is She is paid $3.18 per hour and depends, as does a lot of the US workers, on tips. These are few and far between in winter. There is a ski resort nearby whose season opens soon. She said business (and pay) will pick up then. We've just arrived in Walla Walla, Wa. yes, that's Walla Walla, Wa.
Will post some photos of Wallace, Id. then just some scenic stuff along the way. On the downhill slide now. We'll be in Oregon tomorrow.
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