97 miles with 2,350' of climbing
If I don't quite sound like myself, it's because I picked up a cold and am spent from a long day in the saddle. While the morning ride was reminiscent of yesterday's fast pace lines, the afternoon became more laborious as the temperature started to climb. While it did not break 100, it exceeded 95 degrees. When it gets that hot, my feet feel like they are on fire. Even though I was lathered with sunscreen, the sun still finds a way to burn the skin. We learned a lot today about what to eat, clothes to wear, and precautions to take under these extreme conditions.
In terms of scenery, it was breathtaking. For a large portion of the day, we rode beside the Snake River. It amazed me to see how much irrigation is used. Obviously, potatoes is a chief crop and second to that is corn. We saw lots and lots of windmills! This picture shows the Snake River from the vantage point of a mountain....
We reached our destination of Twin Falls at 3:00. However, to enter the town, you have to cross a bridge which traverses a huge gorge called The Snake River Canyon. This is the canyon that Evil Knievel attempted to jump in 1974. He was unsuccessful, but his parachute saved him.
Our dinner was served at The Golden Corrall, which is an all-you-can-eat buffet. Once again, we ate about twice the amount of food that we normally do.
Fortunately, tomorrow will be a light day. I need it!
Great pics Annie!
ReplyDeleteGlad to hear your appetite is holding! ;-)
I imagine you both are still losing weight!
Stay cool! And remember, this is not a race; pace yourself! - a new concept for you i know! ;-)
Have fun! Be safe! Stay cool!
Tom H