last day we all stayed together. after breakfast we split up into two groups including one free radical. We ate at Sill’s in Gateway for breakfast (just like bada bing from the soprano’s) which was very good, our waitress was formerly with the Devil’s Disciples biker gang in the 70’s, she was very proud of that of course. after breakfast bong, mark, jim and I rode of together. greg followed our course but rode on his own the whole day and marv and steve took off for the craters of moon.
again more coming later. time for a shower and dinner.
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we rolled out of Carry’s house at 6:20am. She had made us fresh coffee an hour earlier which was delicious. Again, we can’t thank her enough for her generosity and hospitality. We rode through Flaming Gorge en route to breakfast and it was just spectacular. Beautiful rock formations, a lake and scenic vistas. On the other side of Flaming Gorge we rode into Manila and took a few bonus shots of the town sign with Bong and Jim. While taking pictures of the sign, I was amused watching Marv herding horses on his motorcycle. Who knew Marv was so talented!
After breakfast we gassed up and split off as described above. Once we got on the freeway, it was high speed transit time. We took I80 to I84 just north of SLC. ugh, SLC again, we already spent too much time there. We stayed on I84 all the way to Oregon. We left Utah, flew through Idaho and landed in Ontario, OR. It got hotter as the day wore on and the heat was taking it’s toll on us. Jim broke out his cooling vest first, and I put mine on at the next gas stop. More frequent stops, lots of water and just sheer determination got us 600 miles to the Roadway Inn in Ontario, OR where we actually spent the second night at the beginning of the trip. Unfortunately during the transit Bong met when of Idaho’s finest for a brief meet and greet. We almost made it out of dodge without and encounter. You could tell the heat was getting to mark because he was making some crazy suggestion about gassing up and going even further. Jim, Bong and I overruled and said 600 miles was enough for one day, the last day’s ride home will be a breeze from here.
today’s track – 600 miles. Vernal, UT to Ontario, OR
So where are you guys now?
Waiting to read more.
Marv, Steve, when you cruse by the Craters, check out the repeate on the top of Sunset cone – opposite the main compound. Thats our temprary setup, probably putting in a new shelter and solar setup later this year.
Mark
They are in Arco, Idaho. When I talked with Marvin tonight, your pictures weren’t up – as usual, neat pictures. I realize they are only a few of ten thousand. You will have to ask Marvin and Steve about the unique road they discovered and the flat tire!!!!! I have really enjoyed following your trip. Thanks for taking the time to keep us posted. Continue to have a safe trip home.
MaryLou