As we were planning this trip I got in touch with my Aunt Georgia. We had not seen each other in many years. I wanted to see her as she is the last remaining relative that I have from my Mother’s generation. Georgia was married to my Uncle Jesse. My contact with Georgia sparked conversations between cousins that led to what turned out to be a family reunion, the first in many years.
We started the day with breakfast at the Edison Cafe. This is a converted filling station where many locals meet before they start work in the fields. Edison claims Edward R Murrow as a native son. His family actually lived in the adjacent community of Blanchard.
We then ventured to Aunt Georgia’s home for the party. Wow, what a gathering. Cousins, their children and their children’s children came. The weather was beautiful, the setting was beautiful and the abundant food was great. I was greatly honored to have been feted in such a grand way.
A couple of my male cousins were not able to attend as they were attending a bachelor party. Here, a bachelor party consists of going to Idaho to hunt bear.
Backpacking Bill 