OMD Travelogue - Day 4
I’m glad today came 4 days into my sidecar driving.
The weather was sunny and beautiful. That was lovely.
The wind? Not so much. The aggressive drivers? No thank you.
I’m not sure if 30 mph winds are a lot in the scheme of things, but it certainly felt extreme to me at the time. Add that to the challenges of speedy drivers on Blewet Pass and I was successfully challenged.
I veered off into every available turnout and passing lane letting the masses of speedy weekend warriors fly pass.
The man and son selling cherries at the top of the pass gave me a pep talk and sold me a bag of cherries at a discount – you’ve got a long way to go, you’ll need these $2.
Once we turned off on highway 20 the pace became more leisurely. Less traffic, no wind, gorgeous scenery.
We stopped for a sunset swim.
Drove into the Methow Valley during the golden hour. Farmland smells filling my nostrils, reminding me why I love riding a bike.
Free, dispersed camping spot secured. I promptly set up the tent to escape the mosquitoes.
I told Bay we’d just lay down for a minute and then get up to reorganize gear, look at maps, plan ahead. Seconds later we were both sound asleep. The sound of the river, a soft and convincing lullaby.
Four days down. Many to come.
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