Tendoy

Chief Tendoy, the namesake of this town, was a descendant of Sacajawea and an amazing leader for his people during very difficult times.  See Homeland of Sacajawea post last week for more about his life.  Tendoy was my turn off the pavement to head up over the Lemhi Pass.  I really do love traveling through the back roads where people take the time and interest to find out about the visitors coming through their neck of the woods. 

The delightful storekeeper, reportedly 93 or 94 yrs old and still loves her work, gave up her Post Office position to her son.  Her eyes sparkled as I signed her guest book.  She said one year people from 25 different countries came through.  The gas pump outside is old enough that it can't be set for today's gas prices.  So she has it set for half, then doubles the amount on the pump at the register.  That's one big benefit of cycling! Gas  prices don't matter so much. Gotta fill my tank up anyway!  I had a cold drink and ate a can of unsweetened pears before heading up the gravel road.