While in England two weeks ago, I visited Birmingham and attended a wedding. There were people from southern England, Scotland – both north and south, Switzerland where they speak French, and Birmingham is northern England. Then having lived in Idaho…
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Channeling my inner Paddington Bear by Celia Klassen Time for Tea
Here I am channeling my inner Paddington Bear again! I’ve just returned from a very quick visit to England, this time for a friend’s wedding and just by myself with no kids! It was amazing and difficult at the same…
Between bouts of continuous rain, there will be showers by Celia Klassen Time for Tea
Last week this writer went camping at Palisades. I intended to write a glowing report of all the fun we had on the lake but alas it rained the whole time! It reminded me of a weather forecast my Grandpa…
Beat the heat underground! by Celia Klassen Time for Tea
Idaho has such a vast range of things to do and what I have found is that those who live here know almost nothing about them while people travel from all over the world to come and see them! Others…
Fly to the Moon by Celia Klassen Time for Tea
OK, that’s not ‘near here’ or ‘cheap’…. how about you drive to Craters of the Moon. It is a national preserve between Arco and Carey. Established as a monument on May 2, 1924, it encompasses three major lava fields and…
Where to hike, close to home by Celia Klassen Time for Tea
A friend of mine is coming to visit from Canada soon. She is a fan of hiking and asked me for some suggestions for hikes near here. I have to admit, I am not an avid hiker. I do enjoy…
City of Rocks by Celia Klassen Time for Tea
One hour 32 minutes of driving time, 83 miles. The City of Rocks National Reserve is widely known for enormous granite rock formations. Although you won’t find shiny granite countertops, you can view granite in its natural form with remarkable…
Cauldron Linn is well worth the trip by Celia Klassen Time for Tea
One hour 34 minutes travel time from Aberdeen, one hour 18 minutes drive from American Falls, Cauldron Linn is a site near the old Oregon Trail. Here, the Snake River is forced through a passage less than 40 feet wide…
Statements published were greatly exaggerated by Celia Klassen Time for Tea
As promised, this week I commence being your tour guide. We’ll begin with the nearest place I can think of besides the lake and local parks – Massacre Rocks, Register Rock and the Oregon Trail. These might be words you’ve…
Stay busy and have some fun by Celia Klassen Time for Tea
This week I’ve tried to include some inside and some outside crafts since we’ve been having so many storms. First up is an indoor activity, grab yourself a sponge, one from the dollar store, or even your stinky old one…