“What good is the warmth of summer without the cold of winter to give it sweetness” said John Steinbeck. Indeed!!
Temperatures rise, and this tortuga sets out to find breezy settings that relieve the blistering 108F (42C) conditions. Rivers, reservoirs, lakes are on the radar … down by the Snake River and the Clearwater River.
The river is pretty tame here though, and a cool breeze wafts through our backyard these days. Still, 108 degrees is hot!On one side we can bake in the heat … and on the other side enjoy the languid draft from the river.The heat of summer will continue to increase in this area, so we’ll be exploring the Clearwater in the next few days. The Clearwater is only about 100 miles long, and partially originates in the Bitterroot Mountains. What a great name, “Bitterroot Mountains”. Visions of the wild west dance thru our head …… and evening draws to a close. Oh, and the heat? John continues his quote: “You only truly, deeply appreciate and are grateful for something when you compare and contrast it to something worse”. 108F isn’t heat – it’s just warmth.
Traveling Tortuga 
Lovely pictures and a very philosophical text, always a pleasure to read your posts.
Time to bask in the warmth … masks, no masks, hot or cold! Happy that you enjoyed the pictures!!
My, my! That heat sounds overpowering! I am pleased you found a breeze blowing off the water. The photos are fantastic as ever.
It’s time to dress in Safari gear and imagine I’m in Africa. Then the hot breezes, when I take a deep breath, have a different, pleasing aroma!!
The power of mind over matter! 🙂
Indeed! Can’t change the heat …