Already in Eastern Washington

We are heading off to a really late start, especially considering we have a 4000ft climb up Sherman Pass ahead of us with temperatures reaching almost 100 today. Yikes! I promise we will post pictures soon, I know, we are not very good at updating our blog on a consistent basis. A short blurb is that we have had an amazing ride thus far and there is definitely something to say about small town America. We have run into some of the most genuinely nice people and feel so fortunate to have had these experiences. A few days ago, after riding through the rough Forest Service roads (thank goodness for fat tires.....that are also the orginals if you can believe it, 15,000+ miles and they are still running strong) and sleeping in the woods, we were a bit beyond dirty and definitely ready for a shower. It was our first day in Idaho and a truck pulled off onto a road and stepped into our view to flag us down. He briefly asked where we were headed before offering us a hot shower and roof over our heads. Thank you nice man! Bob and Diane welcomed us into their home with our own little apartment over their garage, a few beers, a hot shower which was beyond spectacular, dinner out (which was definitely a treat as we rarely do that), fantastic conversation and just a chance for some basic interaction. We had such an amazing time and were once again reminded to pay these kind gestures forward whenever we have the chance.

Our next night was spent in beautiful Sandpoint visiting some of Gina's (my stepmom) cousins. They have two adorable children and gorgeous home that overlooks the spectacular town of Sandpoint. They fixed us a salmon dinner with a few beers and we laughed quite a bit. Again, such a treat to be able to spend time with these people. We are two lucky, go by the seat of their pants people.