Day 6 – June 22

Depart Ontario Oregon and into the high plains desert of western Idaho. The sky is clear blue and hot. The land is dry and brown except for the patches of irrigated farm land. I believe that if we could build a pipe line from the Great Lakes to this area we could turn it all green and productive. It might even affect the climate and help Al solve all his problems. Would someone please tell him about this because although he says he cares about the environment and I do not expect him to read a blog about biking.

The roads are very long and straight. A lot of the really small towns have the same name. 'Congestion Ahead' is all that label these small group of buildings. We did find a country store and café that allowed me to buy some Arizona Tea for Matt and Gary to put a change in their diet. At this place I found Bikers sitting on the porch drinking beers and talking about their ride. One of them looked at the front tire of the car and asked if I was aware that it was bald. Looks like we need to find a dealer soon, Gary will be happy.

We continue to see the Snake River.