Half-Way

Tuesday

The day couldn't be nicer: not a cloud in the sky and the temperature in the 80s. Yesterday's ride from Baker City to Richland was largely downhill, again following the Powder River. The weather was very nice, and I ended up with a sunburned head as a result of the close cut I received in Baker City before leaving. Annie's Cafe was a good find for both dinner and breakfast: slept, as usual at an RV campground.

The ride totaled 42.7 miles with a seat time of 3:20.

Wednesday
Another easy day following a 1,700 climb out of Richland: three miles at a 7 percent grade. This climb was definately hard work. I had a lot of time to kill after cresting the pass, h owever, I am not planning on climbing out of the Snake River gorge today leaving me with but 20 miles to cover in over eight hours. I took my down time in Halfway, a nice town with a fabulous cafe called Mimi's. Mimi makes her own flower for starters and prepares outstanding meals and deserts. Unfortunately, my dinner will be some 20 miles away and out of a can.