Tag: #idaho

Boise Idaho

27 July 2018

Today I drove through Washington, Oregon and Idaho to stop in Boise on the way to Colorado (which will be my 50th USA State).

When last in Boise a month ago, Minerva Jayne, Idaho’s Queen of drag, invited me to a comedy show at Liquid Laughs Comedy Club starring Shawn Pelofsky. Shawn had the place in stitches. My face hurt from laughing so much. She is so clever at working the room. I enjoyed the show so much I plan on going again tomorrow night.

Boise has a really good vibe and lovely warm weather this time of year. The capital of Idaho also boasts the largest Basque community in the USA where I found some excellent paella in the Basque Block. This plaza area overflows with people till the early hours of the morning.

“The Balcony” is the gay nightclub of Idaho which attracts a diverse clientele and I enjoyed a dance after Shawn’s show.

Green Belt Idaho

28 June 2018

The Airbnb I am in Meridian Idaho is so comfortable I took it easy today. I went for a walk with my host, Denni, along the Green Belt of the Boise River.

We should have these bike tools and pump along our bike paths in Sydney.

I then went back to the Airbnb and lazed around the pool before going into downtown Boise for a last drink at The Balcony as I make my way to Portland tomorrow.

Idaho

26 June 2018

It was with a little sadness I left the haven in Pocatello. I got a good rest in a lovely home with beautiful peaceful landscape and interesting host.

There are so many treasures in this country and I then stumble upon Twin Falls, Idaho.

The Twin Falls video is here.

Down the road 16 minutes it just gets better. Shoshone Falls Idaho.

Next stop the Capital of Idaho, Boise. This town of 250,000 where you can get a gun licence easily and are permitted to walk around carrying as many guns as you want, but I have yet to see any. Below is the Capitol.

For dinner I had the most delicious paella at the Leku Ona. in the Basque Market area of Boise. I was fortunate to arrive during a festival with Basque dancers.

This city reminds me of Newtown/Surry Hills/San Diego with several trendy restuarants, modern buildings, lots of gay rainbow flags and lotsof people enjoying the balmy evening. Not what I would have expected from a small rural (hick ) town in Idaho but I got that wrong. I strolled the city and captured the sun setting in the west.

I found out about Gay Bingo when I discovered the best gay nightclub in Boise, The Balcony. It wasn’t very busy as it was a Tuesday night but even so this place has great atmosphere. I was disappointed I had missed out on Gay Bingo but had a wonderful opportunity to enjoy the company of Minerva Jayne’s, the host of bingo, after the show where we chatted for a couple of hours. Thank you Minerva Jayne for allowing me to “interview” you to learn about Idaho culture and your journey to become one of Idaho’s iconic entertainers.

Another great day.

Pocatello Idaho

24 June 2018

After a 10 hour day driving around Yellowstone I found an airbnb with this spectacular view in Idaho. Idaho is famous for its potatoes and known as the Gem State.

The Sunhaus is an interestingly architecturally designed house with eco self heating. The views are what have captivated me to stay for a few days. Again I need a bit of a rest and will use Pocatello as a base. Pocatello has a population of around 55,000. Named after a Shoshoni leader, it is the 5th largest city in Idaho.

Old Town had a theatre built in the 1930s which burnt down and all that is left is the Chief signage and the mosaic tiles below.

They have the only Museum of Clean in the world. It was closed but I hope to give you a run down on Tuesday when I plan to visit.

This poster in a shop was fun.