day 22

Moses Lake, Wa. to Blaine, Wa. and return 616 miles

It was a beautiful morning, clear skies and bright sunlight. Hard to get going though. Interstate all the way because we wanted to get the ride finished. It was a nice ride, heavy traffic heading east and heavier than I expected going west. Harvest of potatoes in the basin is in full swing and the apple harvest has started. Some fog in the Ellensburg area and going up the east side of the pass. Once on top the sun was out and blue skies which were to remain for the rest of the day. We found out too late to make alternative roads that at Everett, I-5 was cut down to one lane and so that caused about an hour delay. Once in Blaine, got fuel filled out the ride forms and ate at Big Dan,s diner an official tour stop. We also spent some time at the arch and peace park. Then home, arriving a little bit after dark to a nice meal and companionship of our spouses.

This will not be my last blog as I will write some on my thoughts and overall impressions of the trip.
There will be pictures, I had problems getting them off the card into the computer, but I think that the problem has been solved.