By Kathy Craigo Harteis
Nestled in the hills of Idaho is a unique little town called Lava Hot Springs.
The hot spring pools are readily available in town.
Our granddaughter Annika will be married there this weekend.
Tucked in the heart of town is a circa 1914 hotel Riverside Hot Springs Inn and Spa.
That’s where the Aaah comes in.
The hotel, may be a bit quirky and dated, but believe me it’s a treat to stay here.
It’s claim to fame is that President Theodore Roosevelt stayed here and the property is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Although the hotel is not ADA accessible and there is no elevator it’s still doable for older folks. The staff is attentive and kind and helpful in taking luggage’s to upper floor rooms.
The rooms are not elegant and they are vintage. But that kind of adds to the adventure off it all.
I just got back from a massage. Again; Aaah.
My back was giving me problems, but for the moment I’m feeling a lot better.
This has been a treat. We may come again. Even Rocky dog can stay here.
I learned this morning that a longtime friend Ron Dryden has passed. He and his wife Pam we’re dear friends indeed when we lived in Spokane. Luckily we visited them last year so I saw Ron one last time. Time moves on.
We have been blessed with a bevy of friends over the years. One day at a time we meet, come to love one another and far too often say goodbye. Goodbyes are hurtful but time together is a gift. Don’t waste it.
Life is good today.
