We slept in a bit while Debra did some of her morning farm
chores. The breakfast she prepared for
us was perfect – eggs benedict for Rob, eggs and hash browns for Diane, side
bacon, more Chevre, and peaches for both of us.
Good strong coffee (Seattle’s Best), and for Diane, the best ever
homemade orange marmalade on her GF toast!
And then it was time for getting back to the rocks. Debra transported us to Mesa Siding, and off
we went, mostly following the bike tracks left from our ride up the day before,
but avoiding those tracks when they showed previous skids or sand dig-ins.
Two highlights for Diane were (1) a long
sweet eye contact with a beautiful doe that was just off the side of the trail
about 15 yards away, and (2) a scenic view of the Weiser River as it curved
away from the trail. For Rob, a big pile
of fresh bear scat in the middle of the trail.
We arrived at Cambridge in good time, checked into the Frontier
Motel, which boasts of serving 5161 happy guests and 8 grouches since January 1,
and had a Beanie Weenie lunch therein. Later, we each had a NY Strip Steak dinner at Canyon
Station Café, and dessert from the local mercantile (Butterfinger Ice cream
Bars).
All-in-all, a pretty good day.
Rob & Diane
Two wonderfully tasty breakfasts artistically presented:
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| Eggs Benedict for Rob |
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| Eggs & Hash Browns for Diane |
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One of the unique and a little quirky aspects of
this trail are the mile markers. Though fairly dramatic and tall, they are
sometimes surprisingly difficult to see.
Note the number is parallel to the trail, which can only be discerned as
you pass it. On most trails the mile
markers are perpendicular, so they can be read as you approach.
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| Once more into the breach. Diane riding south toward Cambridge. |
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