Rawlins, WY to Boise, ID: 3 states, 600 miles, 11 hours on the road, 9.5 in the saddle.
First off, looking back at my blog I noticed I repeated day 11's title, so I corrected my error and my days are back on track.
Today was pretty much a repeat of yesterday, only a much colder morning and not quite as much wind. We all started out together and then Curtis and I split from the other eight at about Evanston, WY. We took 84 on in to Boise while the others headed to Winnemucca.
Our ride was good until we got to the Snake River Canyon. The wind really picked up and was pushing my smaller bike (and me) all over. As I crossed the first bridge over the river the crazy thought of being blown over into the canyon crept into my mind. I then recalled Erika's words of advice to just think, "It's okay, it's going to be okay, I'll make it through this." And after many times of repeating that I was through the bad stuff and only a short distance from the hotel. Thank the lord and my wonderful angels.....and Erika too!
The others all made it to their hotel in Winnemucca; however, just as they were on the off ramp, Paul's shift linkage went out again. Darn it!
Curtis and I will stop by his office here in Boise tomorrow morning and then visit some friends before heading out of town. I'm hoping to be home before dark. Yes, home.....home sweet home!
2 comments:
I will be very happy to read your blog tomorrow night as it will tell me you guys are home safe. I have enjoyed every day's blog. It has kept me informed and like I said before, it was like traveling with you.
Love ya,
Dad
I agree with Dad! it's been wonderful and can't wait to hear about the final leg of the journey. As I type this I realize that you are probably well into your ride today already and thinking about sleeping in your own bed tonite.
I expect to hear a lot more details of the trip when we meet up for Desert'Lypse 3 in November! :)
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