Walla Walla ... boola boola.
Left Oregon this morning, heading across the southeastern corner of Washington, finishing in Walla Walla, WA.
Today's ride followed the Columbia River Gorge for the final time. The canyon faces of the Gorge are quite dramatic. Google "Missoula Floods" for information about the cataclysmic floods that formed the Gorge 12,000 years ago. Cable News would have lots of news to report should such an event occur today.
The weather for this 56 mile ride was much milder than I had anticipated, and other than one short and steep climb, the ride was quite flat.
Walla Walla is an interesting town. With a population of only 60,000, the downtown is quite active ... more food, drink and music activity than I have seen in Tucson or Phoenix. The downtown area has been a commercial center for this part of the state since the 1920's, so the architecture is quite interesting. Walla Walla has a very active winery trade, and is also well know for the Walla Walla Sweet Onions (or so they say).
Looking forward to meeting with Ilene and (cousin) Larry McLain in Clarkston, WA Monday night. Ilene and Larry are heading to Gig Harbor, WA to celebrate the birth of a grandchild.
On to Pomeroy, WA tomorrow ... population about 1500. Should be a quite night.
Great pictures Padre...very nice!
ReplyDeleteSounds like the fitness level and morale are on their way back up to previous levels. Glad you got to meet up with Bill for a bit...
May the wind be at YOUR back...screw the other people, they're already close to the Pacific...
Randy - it's good to have you back on the road again! Following your travels from a coffee shop in Patricia's hometown of Rosario, Argentina. Three weeks till we hit the road in Boston. Perhaps a meeting in New England in several weeks??
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