Huntington ID
90 miles out of Boise in 2.5 days
So heat has been the new issue. Skin-scorching heat. And my position on the trike seems to maximize the impact of the sun. Fuat isn't having the same problem. But I'm in pain. So I pulled out the Pacific Crest Trail GoLite umbrella that I brought along just for this problem. Butbi thought I'd only be using it for rest stops. Hell no! I found I can bike holding it. (just not in the downhills:)). The looks I get are so worth it. And it keeps me much cooler.
Me and Mary Poppins.
Been looking for Oregon Trail ruts through this section. Maybe tomorrow. Sometimes it can seem so romantic to me the thought of traveling west by covered wagon until you read what it was really like. Not an easy journey - no way.
Today I spotted baby owls in a cliff hole nest. So cute. Three in there. Pics are on my camera.
The sprinklers didn't go off just once that other morning. No. They cycled through again and caught us fully exposed and drenched everything! Then when we moved it all to the field nearby to dry out, they came on there too and still managed to get us wet and force us to move our stuff yet a third time. So now we scour an area looking for sprinklers before we set up camp. If it looks lush and green and inviting, we know it's too good to be true. But the scrubby growth is quite prickly for tenting.
One day during this heat we did manage a skinny dip under a bridge in the Snake River. Had to be careful the strong current didnt carry us away. And the water was quite chilly. But it was refreshing. Then dip our shirts in to get them wet and stayed cool for a few more miles. Great trick.
Got a shower yesterday in a state park. I washed my clothes and put them all back on wet. The were dry within 5 miles!
Had our first bike on the Interstate. No other options. 3 miles. Not fun. Suppose to do 18 miles that way today, but Fuat suggested we try and get a hitch. I like that idea better. Guess the road goes through a canyon and is quite dangerous. Wish us luck. Hitching with 2 bikes will be a bit more challenging!!!
Pedal on, Pedal on
Saddle BagLady
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