This has been our easiest day yet. We had another 10 mile stretch on I-84, but the shoulder was wider, and the traffic was much lighter. And we had an amazing tailwind. At Biggs, Oregon, we had to cross the bridge into Washington, with scary crosswinds and no shoulder. A kind truck driver stayed behind us as we crossed, and we were very grateful. Once we headed east along the north side of the river, we 'flew' past orchards and vineyards. The scenery is amazing, much of it a result of giant floods 18,000 to 20,000 years ago. And we are approaching the end of the Columbia River gorge.
We camped at a park right on the river outside of Roosevelt. All the other people there were wind surfers and kite sailers, and some of them were still out when we arrived; fun to watch. We learned that the Columbia River gorge is one of the best places for this because of the wind! A man from Idaho we talked to spends five weeks on the Columbia wind surfing.
Another great day!
I will be following you, Marsha and will show Virginia on Sundays when she come up to bike. Have a great time and be safe!
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Loved reading about your travels so far! What a great way to start your trip dipping your bike tires in the Pacific! You are traveling through some beautiful country. Can you imagine what Lewis & Clark thought? So glad to hear that you are experiencing acts of kindness like the trucker who covered your harrowing bridge crossing! Happy belated birthday, Dave! Keep blogging. We are cheering you on! Candy & Erv
ReplyDeleteLoved reading about your travels so far! What a great way to start your trip dipping your bike tires in the Pacific! You are traveling through some beautiful country. Can you imagine what Lewis & Clark thought? So glad to hear that you are experiencing acts of kindness like the trucker who covered your harrowing bridge crossing! Happy belated birthday, Dave! Keep blogging. We are cheering you on! Candy & Erv
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