Sunday, August 7, 2011

returned to Seattle

we will most likely plan a move to Maui instead of another try at crossing the country this year.


Tuesday, August 2, 2011

83 miles today- Ione to Sagle

Saw a few stands with Osprey nests.

Tried to decide whether to go the Easy Way or the Smart Way...

Rich told me this morning, it will be another long day to Sandpoint, a little more than 60 miles but flatter than yesterday....

Around lunchtime he said he read the maps wrong, forgot a section. It will be closer to 70ish..... But 73 miles came and it was getting past 6:30 ... How much further? He said about 8 miles. My legs tried not to mutiny but kept pedaling.  Pulled into the RV/Camping/Pizza place after 7-1/2 hours of rolling hills- 83 miles is a few more than 60! First real major day.


Kettle Falls to Ione

a long long day with some considerable climbing at the end. Over 60 miles is kind of a milestone. Guess it would be the same old pictures of rolling grassy meadows bordered by forest and blue mountains in the distance. Another postcard waterfall- Crystal Falls.  Blue skies....

Came to another road project with pilot cars- chip and seal again but no schoolbus. But the flagger knew about us- from Washington Pass and Dave the bus driver. Wish we had taken a picture of him, he was so fun to talk with.