Over the Mountains

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Hello!

It is the morning of day 9 and we have had an eventful few days. We climbed 3 more smaller peaks staying in Twisp, Okanogan, Republic, and Colville and have had amazing hosts along the way. We've learned an ancient viking game called Kuubs, played horseshoes, milked goats, picked farm fresh strawberries, and learned about what desert, rural, and farming life is all about.

The other day I tried strawberry rhubarb jam for the first time in my life and it was absolutely amazing. Having farm fresh eggs, sausages, burgers, and veggies at warm showers after a long day of biking truly makes me feel like I've found an oasis along our journey.

Yesterday we ran into a bit of rough weather with thunderstorms and nickel sized hail. It was so cold that we had to take shelter in the forest to warm up until the storm passed. Luckily, once we reached town our host popped our bikes into her truck and took us to the farm. We couldn't help smiling while feeding the ducks and observing all of the interesting animals there. Being there truly brightened out day.

We'll be in Sandpoint before we know it and will have conquered the whole state of Washington! Keep an eye out for upcoming posts.

Christine












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