Today's blogger is Eric~
48 mile ride today from Sisters to Prineville over rolling basalt covered hills. This area is Deb’s home geological area. She did her master’s thesis here from 1980-82 and mapped the Mckenzie Canyon Tuft. About 5 miles outside of Sisters we had a nice view of the three Sisters (Faith, Hope, and Charity), three volcanic peaks of the Cascade Volcanic Arc and the Cascade Range (not to be confused with the Three Stooges).
A notable sight on the way was a field of alpacas which are a domesticated species of South American camelid that resemble a small llama.
At lunchtime there was no place to stop with shade so Brent stopped at a house and asked if we could use their yard. We very much appreciated their hospitality because it was the only place that was shaded. Brent left them a parting gift of a bottle of wine and they wished us a good ride. (Gloria's entry) Today was an amazing day of SAG-ing...Eric, Brent and Valerie rocked!
In the evening we had another wonderful dinner at Club Pioneer, which is next door to the Stafford Inn where we're staying. On to Mitchell, OR tomorrow...
48 mile ride today from Sisters to Prineville over rolling basalt covered hills. This area is Deb’s home geological area. She did her master’s thesis here from 1980-82 and mapped the Mckenzie Canyon Tuft. About 5 miles outside of Sisters we had a nice view of the three Sisters (Faith, Hope, and Charity), three volcanic peaks of the Cascade Volcanic Arc and the Cascade Range (not to be confused with the Three Stooges).
A notable sight on the way was a field of alpacas which are a domesticated species of South American camelid that resemble a small llama.
At lunchtime there was no place to stop with shade so Brent stopped at a house and asked if we could use their yard. We very much appreciated their hospitality because it was the only place that was shaded. Brent left them a parting gift of a bottle of wine and they wished us a good ride. (Gloria's entry) Today was an amazing day of SAG-ing...Eric, Brent and Valerie rocked!
In the evening we had another wonderful dinner at Club Pioneer, which is next door to the Stafford Inn where we're staying. On to Mitchell, OR tomorrow...
Looking good!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Sarah:-)!!!!
DeleteBartering for shade. Sounds wise. Wishing you all well as you keep those pedals moving. It seems you're having a wonderful time and enjoying yourselves on this trip of a lifetime. Love from P and G. x o x o
ReplyDeleteHey all you riders, good wishes and strong legs to you all. And Eric, I've never heard those names for the Three Sisters, just North, Middle, and South. My brother has climbed them. One time he did them all in 24 hours. But not on wheels! Thanks for the blogging. I'm just now catching up.
ReplyDeleteHi Anne -.glad you're reading the blog. Thanks for the well wishes - we really appreciate your encouragement! Thanks also for the info about the three sisters. Oregon has such beautiful scenery~
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