Days are going by, but it’s never boring. There is always something new, something different. I am nearing the end of the Missoula to Bend chapter, that I shared with Rose and Will. Only another 2-3 days before they are done with their cross-country ride and I continue on my own, but none of us is in a rush, we all enjoy taking our time. I hadn’t planned to take this route, but it certainly wasn’t a mistake. It has…
A few more days went by, and it is definitely not summer anymore. We started to see snow in the mountains and we heard that it snowed in Missoula, where we were just over a week ago. But we are making progress and each day is amazing. Lots of climbing, but also really nice rewarding long downhills. And spectacular views, each day. Our first village after Riggins was New Meadows. Like most places that we saw on our way, this is…
I spent the last 3 days traveling with Rose and Will, whom I met at Lochsa Lodge, on my first night in Idaho. I am amazed that we are getting up at the same time, riding at the same speed, hungry at the same time (which is always), do the same kind of mileage in a day and have similar views on places to stay. I am really enjoying their company. And really happy about my decision to ride to…
I was really looking forward to seeing Missoula but am glad that I decided to stay for a night in Arlee. It was a real treat to meet Jennifer and Micah, two really nice people who live on a farm. They had another guest at their house and they invited a friend to share a delicious pizza that Jenn made with cheese that she made from her goats’ milk. Awesome. And we had apple pie, with home made frozen goat…
Since I resumed riding, it really feels like a different chapter. I only camped once, and I no longer need to carry a lot of food with me. The best part is that I get to stay with great people more often. Fernie was my last stop in Canada. I was curious to see this village, and was on a quest to find a pair of fingerless gloves since I must have left one at EIk Lakes, where I packed…