38 miles, 4300 up
The day started with a roar because we had to tide the shoulder of Interstate 84 to get to Hood River.
Because it's going to be awhile until we reach another "big city," we decided to have breakfast at a local restaurant. It was hearty and delicious (and I charged a couple of my devices while we ate - we've been riding in the shade, so the solar charger isn't keeping up!). Then we stopped at a local bike shop so Trudy's bike could have a minor adjustment made. Finally, we stopped to buy groceries because there are "limited services" ahead for 94 miles.
If you want to guarantee that there will be a long hill to climb, buy 10 pounds of groceries!
As we rode out of Hood River, we soon learned we are in pear country - we're surrounded by pear orchards, getting close to harvest time.
Then we got our first sighting of Mt. Hood.
It's way on the left side... Here's a closer look...
Remember that grocery / hill thing I mentioned? Here comes...
No kidding!
I pushed my bike for the first time in xx years!
Trudy, too... Probably to make me feel better...
There were vineyards at the top of the hill and a little weather vane to make us feel better...
No wine tasting, but the weather vane was cheery!
Looking a bit raggedy, like us after that hill!
Both of us love to cook, so we thought we'd share a recipe... Boil water, add ingredients, wait 10 minutes, eat!
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