like laramie, elko started as a railroad stop... quickly evolving into a mining town... still is a mining town...
today it looks a lot like most other nevada towns: western, with a bright, neon coating...
there are also apparently a lot of Basques in the area... the community college teaches Basque, there are at least three Basque restaurants, and there is a yearly Basque festival... with dancing Basques...
there are several pretty mountain things to do in the area around elko... you can take nevada route 225 north to Wild Horse Reservoir, Mountain City, and Owyhee - or to visit mark at the mine site...
now all i need to do is find a good coffee shop, yoga class, and check out the local library and it will be home... oh, and an appartment - and bank - and grocery store - and ... well anyway there is a lot to do before it's home...
Nice post honey.... I can't wait to see you again and for you to come out here with me.
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