Friday we traveled from Cambridge, ID to Halfway, Oregon. We also crossed back into Pacific time. We are beginning to head west again and now have to deal with headwinds everyday. On Friday the weather was also rainy and cool. We left on Hwy 71, a good road with minimal traffic, and climbed with the wind in our faces to the top of a pass, 4131'. It was pretty chilly as we descended into Hells Canyon, the deepest canyon in the United States. Normally the temperatures get into the 100's this time of year but we were blessed with low 80's. The sun came out and we crossed the Snake River into Oregon. We rode into the charming town of Halfway, OR, population 336. Stats for Friday: 59.42 miles, 5 hrs 42 min., fastest speed 32.6, avg. 11.6. Total miles: 715 We are nearly halfway through our trip (in Halfway!)
You can see my friend Anne's blog and others from my group by going to Womantours.com then going to the blog site and NW loop site. She is raising money for hospice care in her area.
I'm blessed to see you "halfway" into this journey and grateful for the low temps during the climbs. Looks like wonderful scenery and glad for the lack of traffic. I look forward to reading your blog every day from my "halfway" across the world perspective. I wish I were there to share this adventure! love and blessings, Ken
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