From yesterday's ride in the north cascade

finally sunshine.

today's temperatures only got in the sixty's ,  I even got a little raindrops on me

this is the nicest it has been all day .  looking forward to a nice early nite. 

Sunday. Oak Harbor

Heading out for the day.

Sunday

Two ferry rides today.   On the second one now out of edmonds heading to Kingston.  Making a stop to see my uncle and hope to ride along hood canal.   Need to be back to port townsend by 645 to catch the ferry back to oak harbor where my dear friend Stay k will have dinner and bed for me.   Great friends are a treasure. 

Casacade ride

The ride started out looking like an amazing ride. all is good until I got to construction, gravel spread out for over 10 miles it was about an hour ride and it was all awful. 

once I got through the gravel, it was absolutely an amazing ride. 

I'm real near whidbey island, so I'm gonna go visit stacy k tonight.  

On the pass had to stop again today for road construction.....

stopped in a cool little town called winthrop.  a flash for the past the wild west days with wooden sidewalks.

rivers in washington are the most spectacular rivers I've ever seen.

this is what it looks like at the beginning of my route across the cascades

Plan for day 4

Good morning started today with a plan to ride back to Cle Elum with my friend Cindi.  as we looked at the map, we noticed that I have to go across the in north cascade mountain range. so after coffee here at starbucks, I'll be going off by myself to complete route 20 over the pass. 

I plan to stop and take pictures where ever I want.   if I have reception I will blog along the way.

okay, have a good day,  until
later 

From day 3

Summary day 3

Looking at the map,  we started in Newport from my dads.  (Where pink meets black).  We travel traveled over two mountain passes (the black line).  There was a lot road work....  Debbie doesn't like gravel and oil on the road way with two tires under her seat.

Weather was perfect...  Started out a little chilly, about 58 degrees.  But it wasn't long and we were wearing little. 

The view, of course was amazing.  not a lot of opportunity to pull over and take pictures.  when I was leading at one point, I stopped and Cindi scolded me.  that was the last time I got to led.

We stopped for the night in Omak. 

Sweet creek falls rest area

beautiful morning

Day 3

Today's game plan, travel washington along route  20

,from yesterday no reception

from yesterday no reception

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Summary of day 2

Had coffee with Al Montgomery in town (Cle Elum).  Had about 30 mins before I met Cindy.  Took a short ride to Peoh Pt. 
Meet up with Cindy and headed east across rt97.  Stop for breakfast at liberty cafe, a high school friend's cafe. 

I wish I could ride and take pictures at the same time.  Some of the best pictures are still in my head. 

We started our ride and it was maybe 60 degrees... (I found the air tempeture gage on the bike later in the day).  We were in the evergreen forest and  beautiful mountain range.  Washington WOW....  I miss this place!  I feel so at home here.

We rode along many rivers and lakes cut out of the mountains with rock hill sides and trees. 

We traveled through the desert with fields of fruits an vegetables irrigated by the rivers. 

After only 320 miles and a nice hot 96 degrees ride  and too many stops to take pictures we called it a night at my dads home here at diamond lake in Newport WA.  He cooked us steaks and mashed potatoes from his garden. 

Not sure where we will travel to today...  There is talk about riding to Missuola Montana and then back to Lewiston I'D For the night.  

I'll keep u posted...     Deb   

Soap Lake

Columbia river East Wenatchee...

At Wenatchee Harley

as I'm taking this picture, a baby deer and her mama pass me as a dog chases them.  I'm riding around waiting for cindy. 

Just landed...

picking up my bags (2), and taking a cab to get the bike. I'll post a picture of me and the bike when I'm ready to roll.

Day 2

Stay at Linnea's off east nelson siding rd.   Love this place.   Good morning day two.

Had a nice morning with Linnea, coffee with Al.  Now on my way to meet my riding partner Cindy A. 

Perfect weather for riding. 

Linnea's spa,

Linnea treated me to an infrared message therapy last night.

Ready to roll...   Heading over snoqualmie pass

The bike is a different ride.   Had a hard time finding the controls..  I can't jump off the line (start)  on this bike like I can on my sportster, however running at 80 mph rides smooth...

The tempetures were in the 60 and a bit windy.  It was a very long day..  only rode about 120 miles...  I5 to hwy18 to I90.   Just enough to warm up.  

Stoped at Cindy's for a great dinner. 

First post,,,

I will be leaving for the great northwest on Wednesday July 27.  I will be picking up my Harley Davidson Electric Glide soemtime around 3:00 pm.  First stop East Nelson Siding Road to see my good friend Cindy and family.....  Not sure where I'm laying my head for the night...  Still have time for that.... 

This bike is a bit bigger than mine...  and loaded I should have a story to tell.  I hope to stop at the top of the pass for a picture or two for my friends and family in Maryland. 

Please feel free to share my blog address with all interested...  Look forward to keeping you all updated on my trip...