Powell Idaho to Missoula Montana 59 miles. 761 miles from the Pacific. I decided to get up early and have a light breakfast and then head out over low pass. the air was crisp, cool, and thin as I chugged my way up Lolo Pass. the views of the snow capped Rockies we’re awesome. my legs burned in my lungs made funny wheezing noises as I approach the summit. but all that was forgotten once I got to the visitor center at the top. a couple cars on the way up slow down to cheer me on. they gave me the thumbs up sign. every little bit helps. 14 miles up and then 30 miles down the other side to Lolo hot springs for breakfast. by noon it was over 90 degrees. by 3 p.m. I pulled into Missoula sweaty and tired. I stop by the Adventure Cycling office on my way to the hotel I got my picture taken along with all the other crazy bikers that do this trip. I told myself I would see how it goes once I get to Missoula. well, its going great. the engine is running fine. I decided its not a trip, its a journey.
cheryl will be flying out to Missoula to meet me on Thursday. we will have the long weekend together. we plan on going to Glacier National Park by car. I wonder if it will feel funny riding in a car after if all those miles on the bike. and then I’ll be heading out for more adventure. I will start up the blog again when I return from the much needed rest and relaxation. thanks again for all your kind words of support and good karma.

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