Day 7 - June 23

Headed to Twin Falls. The country continues the same as yesterday until we got near Twin Falls. I am using a Garmin GPS to help keep us on the correct route. Most of the time “Sally” is muted and not allowed to talk. As we approached our destination I used the Garmin to take us onto old 30. It took us down a very steep winding road and on to a very pretty ride next to, you guessed it, the Snake River. The houses were very different and interesting. I found a house on a hill that had boulders from the bluff above all over the green yard. I would be afraid of more boulders falling into the yard. Another had a garden at the side of the house and a scare crow dressed very well.

The wind continues to be strong as we ride into an area with water falls coming out of the rocks. Moving slower than freeway speeds is the only way you will see these sites.

I continue to be impressed with Matt and Gary. They still talk like they are just beginning, however I can see them getting stronger and they are often catching me before I expect them.

We arrive at Twin Falls Idaho. We found ourselves in a small motel that reminds me of the ones that spotted the landscape and followed the highways across the west 50 years ago. They are now weekly rentals or closed. I would prefer Best Western.

Gary and I talked today and decided we should look at getting a bike rack. This would simplify the taxi trips to and from starts when we are adjusting the routes. So while they caught up on the route planning and blogs I went in search. We found one that can hold two bikes and expect it to be very useful if we get more construction or weather that requires my help on short notice. I believe I can adjust the load to carry both riders and bikes in less than 5 minutes when required. We will not have to shuttle one rider at a time again.

Lunch on the run.....