Today was a day of stunning beauty. After my nephew did his hospital rounds (he is a PT) we left around 8:30 and headed past Coulee Dam and up Hwy 155 to Omak. Along the way we did spot the elusive Sasquatch up on a hilltop. Now we have a verifiable sighting! Heading west on Hwy 20 we wound through Winthrop, where we had a great breakfast, and on up and over the North Cascades Pass. This pass has only been open for a little over 30 years and, as you can see, it offers some stunning views. On top of that it is a great ride with lots of twisty turns. One of the things I love about riding this country is the smell of the pines in the warm sun! My nephew, Rick King, and his son, Skylar, rode their BMW's with me more than halfway before turning back home while I continued on to Bellingham, WA. Interestingly this is where I went to college in my first life. It has changed a great deal, but then so have I! Tomorrow I will cross over into Canada and attend church in Aldergrove, B.C. where I know they have a lot happening! After church I'll head back down and end up with friends near Edmonds, where I grew up through high school. I do have to admit that home is really sounding fantastic by this time. It always has, but now it is not just calling me, it is fairly screaming and I am anxious to arrive there. Mileage at this time stands at 10, 285!
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We are being very quiet out here on the left coast but that doesn't mean we are not checking in regularly to see the updates. The great pics and vivid descriptions have almost made it seem like we have been right there riding with you. Thanks for the cheap vacation!
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