We made it to Idaho in one piece and good spirits. The day began cool (48F) and ended in the mid 60s. It was warm enough to get rid of our coats while riding, but cool enough to need them when we stopped.
After a wonderful breakfast and a sad farewell to Bridgett Herzog at Gonzaga Univ, we left Spokane, WA. We traveled US 2 ( a federal hwy) east all the way to Sandpoint, ID. Beginning our journey in tall pines and relatively flat road, we made good time to our first checkpoint 26 miles down the road. Soon the pines grew taller and more plentiful and the Rocky Mts came into view. First as foot hills and then as snow capped peaks. The scenery was truly breathtaking. If we ever figure out how to download pictures from John's camera phone, we'll show you!
We arrived in Newport, WA just in time to watch the rodeo day parade. It was great fun. We thought it funny when the town ambulance was followed by a cage fighting float and then the Vacation Bible School. Does the person in charge of the parade have a message or a good sense of humor?
We ended our day having a local brew and an excellent burger. Life could be worse. Tomorrow we are off to Tompson Falls, MT. 88 miles and more views of the Rockies.
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