Wednesday, August 12, 2026

Mackay!!

 

Ten years ago Tom and I were here in Mackay to view the solar eclipse..It was a highlight of our life! And Julie's home in Mackay is one of our favorite places...EVER!! So, it was a natural place for me to start my adventure.

Smooth drive from Boise and I arrived here and actually saw the sky. There is a bit of smoke but not as bad as Boise.

A bit of history: We met Julie on a bottle school trip I led. She saw an article in the paper I wrote and signed on. She has been on every trip since. Her home (built by her late husband, Dick) is on the Big Lost River and consists of 3 cabins they moved here..and an art gallery they built for Dick.


Ruthie has enjoyed chasing a wild turkey and Julie and I have been talking since I got here.



All is well..On to Ennis tomorrow.