28 July 2018
What another fun night of comedy at Liquid Laughs Comedy Club.
Shawn Pelofsky again worked the room with her magic comedy.
Looks like Minerva Jayne and I had a bit of a competition with red.
Thank you Minerva Jayne for your wonderful hospitality and introducing me to Shawn Pelofsky and your friends.
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.
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.
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.
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