We expected to be busy yesterday on our final shift for the week, but it was unbelievably busy. We had over 70 check-ins plus two buses making a total of 110 guests to check into the lodge. An average night is about 40 check-ins plus buses. There were times that we had people waiting in line to check-in and between about 5 PM and 7 PM, there was little let-up for us to even carry on a conversation among ourselves. There were all kinds of crazy people coming in. Some we couldn't understand because they barely spoke English, and one other came in that was so high on dope that he smelled like a skunk. He was wearing a suit jacket that still had the price tag dangling from it, shorts and flip-flops, and could barely speak coherent sentences. That one we had to refuse a room and send him on his way. We could almost write a book on the varied types that try to take rooms at the lodge.
We are looking forward to today's activities, starting with a pancake breakfast in town this morning and followed by the 4th of July parade at 10 AM. The plan is to drive into town and park in our usual parking lot behind the Hansen Whitewater office location. The last time we parked there on our whitewater float trip we had a problem getting out as a result of having the big truck and very little room to maneuver out of the packed lot. This time, we will find a space near the exit so it doesn't matter how many vehicles come in behind us. I hope the plan works. We can watch the fireworks tonight from the back of our fifth wheel as the fairgrounds where the fireworks take place are a short distance from us in town.
The rest of our time off this week is not planned as yet. We have talked about another bike ride, or perhaps a hike, but a lot depends on the weather. It is still hot - high of 88 yesterday, and 90 the day before - so unless it cools down a bit, we will limit the amount of heavy physical activity. Taking a drive through any part of this beautiful country is always an option...
Last minute update - we will be walking to town...
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