A Giant Spud!

 Day 5

Salt Lake City was fun but we must travel on! Celeste and I decided that sleep and relaxation are needed on this trip. A lazy morning was a must. Our travels started around 10:30 today. The first stop was to fill up the car with gas. By the way... our car's name this trip is Capitol Carol. 

GPS took us up I-15 North to Idaho! One thing I have always wanted to do is to see the Potato Museum. Well folks, it did not disappoint. Of course we started by taking photos out front with the giant spud! 

Your first stop is to go in the gift shop. They have some wonderful things to buy and then you pay your $6 admission. There is a AAA discount! Also, if you buy something, your bag is a potato sack!! 

In the museum you will learn some cool facts about potatoes, see farming equipment and even race some "potato" cars. To see our video you must be friends with Celeste on Insta or Facebook. Here are some facts that I learned: 

1. The average American eats about 110 pounds of potatoes a year.

2. 94% of potatoes grown in Idaho are Russet potatoes.

3. Potatoes originated in the Andes Mountains of South America

4. French Fries were introduced to the United States when Thomas Jefferson served them in the White House

5. Potato chips are one of the most common snacks in the world with billions of bags being eaten each year. 

Now for the exciting part. We ate a baked potato in the potato cafe attached to the museum! And some potato ice cream. The ice cream is regular ice cream with some kind of potato product added. We didn't get the details. The baked potato was fantastic. 

After lunch it was time to head to our final destination for the day. One last photo op was needed. 

I read on Trip Advisor about a small collectors corner in Idaho Falls. It had great reviews. Of course we needed to check it out. Let me tell you, if you ever are in Idaho Falls, visit this place. The couple that owns it are collectors of so many things! I won't bore you with everything but here are a few pictures from the place. The couple has been married for 60 years. They love to drive around the U.S. looking for treasures at estate sales and little stores. They love to talk about the items in their little museum and give you some great demonstrations. They were so friendly. 

Our last stop for the day was to visit Idaho Falls. It was relaxing to listen to the waterfalls. The weather had cooled off and we were able to walk around a bit. So far, I am loving Idaho! 

The hotel we are staying at looks at the Snake River. There is also a beautiful mural in the lobby. 

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