We will pause for a little history lesson: Apparently the Basque people are from a mountainous region of land located between Spain and France. They have a language of their own and do not appreciate being called anything other than Basque. Because the region is very small, there tended to be a lot of intermarriages, causing a very high rate of O negative blood type and high numbers of the RH factor. Their food tends to be a mix of many different groups. At some point in time there were a lot of immigrants that moved to the Boise area to be sheep herders. Therefore - the Basque festival every year.
Anyway, we enjoyed the food and the history lessons, but we didn't get to see any of the dancing.
On Saturday, we went to the horse races. The races are every Tuesday, Friday and Saturday during the summer. I couldn't quite understand all of the information on the program, but I think I did a decent job deciphering the "horse language". I was able to predict which horses would show or place in some of the races (even though I didn't place any bets on them). I will more than likely go back before the season is over.
Monday was just as busy. After work, we had a nice salad for dinner and then we decided to head for the hills.
This is a picture of Table Rock. One of the most popular hiking trails to the east of the city. The cross is lit up at night and you can see it from the city.
A view of the city half way up to our destination. We were able to time the hike for sunset. It was so beautiful, even with the haze caused by the stagnant air between the two mountain ranges.
Just another pretty view from the hike.
Scripture of the day:
2 Peter 1:3-4
His divine power has given us everything we need for life and godliness through our knowledge of him who called us by his own glory and goodness. Through these he has given us his very great and precious promises, so that through them you may participate in the divine nature and escape the corruption in the world caused by evil desires.
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