Seattle to Clarkston

9/9/2010

Again, late start on the day. I think the trip is finally wearing on me, the mornings are the slowest for me now. Headed East on I-90 out of Seattle into the rain. Not too bad considering the amount of cloud cover, I had been expecting a bit more. Made it up and over the Snoqualmie Pass and the weather finally broke down in the valley afterwards. Cold, but sunny.

Took I-82 which drops further South, but still heading East. Then 183 to a two lane blacktop 12 (still East). This was my favorite part of the ride today. Went through miles and miles of golden wheat fields. They had already been harvested, but it was still beautiful. All part of the Columbia County Grain Growers (CCGG) I believe. Had to take a break b/c of the "numb butt" setting in. Stopped very little today, not even one photo taken. Found myself stopped about one mile from the Idaho state line in a small town called Clarkston. Just on the other side of the river is Lewiston. Seems I have been following the Lewis and Clark trail for quite a few hours now. My ass told me we were done for the day, so I pulled into a hotel to end it.

This evening, the sun was finally setting behind me and not glairing into my helmet like it has been for the last month. This is a first, it proves the trip is no longer heading North/West. I'm sad but happy. I've really enjoyed riding up here and will very much miss it. But I'm also excited for what ahead of me, there are still many roads I have yet to discover.

 Tomorrow I'm heading for Yellowstone, then on to Colorado to see some more family. The journey continues and I promise more photos next post.