We woke up to a beautiful, still morning, so still that I didn't have to find a wind block for my stove to make that very important cup of coffee. However, we did get a small taste of adversity when we started out, in the form of a flat tire (Marsha's). Fortunately we had just ridden up to the little cafe for breakfast, so we didn’t have traffic flying by as we (Dave ) found the cause of the flat and changed the tube.
By the time we got on the road, the wind had kicked up a bit, so we had some help. We rode along the north side of the river all day past a lot of vineyards up high on the hills. We passed the Chateau St. Michelle winery not far off the highway, but the driveway was long and steep, so we opted not to stop.
Then another bridge crossing in the little town of Umatilla, Oregon. This one was ok, though, because we had a bike path! I think we're done with big bridges for awhile. Whew!
Dave was coming down with a bad cold, so we wimped out and checked into the only motel in town. He slept for about 24 hours, so we got day off!
HI Marsha and Dave:
ReplyDeleteThe trip sounds great thus far! We will read on, living vicariously through your days of riding. Keep on pedaling! Janet Woodroof