Ontario to Boise June 25

It is a shorter day so we got to sleep a little later.  All the way to 5:45.  Sleeping late is a mixed blessing.  It sure feels great, only the later you start the hotter the sun.

We finally left Oregon.  Nice state, just time to move on. 

 

Early morning sun casts long shadows.

  We did a lot of riding in areas that would be completely desert without irrigation.  As the sun rose we drank more and more water.  Most of us drink plain water.  Except for special treats like below

Private enterprise alive and well on the corner of nowhere. 

 We were over 500 yds from their house.  Very little traffic besides 50 thirsty riders.  They did great business for a few minutes.   

Some riders handle their thirst differently.  This is in the Hyde Park area of  Boise.  Near Boise State University.  Kevin has 2 hearing aids.  He usually wears only one.  He says it cuts down on traffic noise.  Hyde Park is similar to Milwaukee's Downer Avenue area.  Coffe shops, bars and restaurants with outdoor seating.  Very clean well maintained houses.

When it rains we have to hose down the bikes every day.  On sunny dry days, the bikes get less maintenance, but, maintenance just the same.  Between shipping, accidents, and hard use 4 bikes have had major repair so far.  Mostly chain and drive drain components.
Saw Mary and Don Reiman tonight.  They live less than 3 miles from downtown Boise yet are in the foothills overlooking the city.  They have several acres and incredibly quiet land.  Horned Owls, elk, coyote and fox all visit them.  Goats are being used to control the vegetation in their area.  Rather than sprays.
Tomorrow is a rest and laundry day.  Will need to catch up on thank yous.
Sam