4th of July

Yesterday, was an easy day on 49.5, but we saw some beautiful scenery. 1st we we down into the gorge by the Snake River at Twin Falls to a golf course. While we were climbing back up there was someone para-sailing. We didn't see them jump, but saw the parachute. Next we went to Shoshone Falls, they call it the Niagara Falls of the West. I got some really great pictures with rainbows in the mist. Of course we had to climb back up again.

We then pushed hard to get to the SAG stop, thinking we might not make it in time. We were one of the last ones there, small landing strip where the crop dusters picked up additional supplies. It was interesting watching them land and take off. The roads were really rough yesterday, needless to say it was a little hard on the ole bottom.

We celebrated the 4th of July today by riding 110 mi. It really went well, but we were tired at the end. Ken had a flat at the beginning which Ted and I didn't realize. We though he got ahead of us so we rode hard to try and catch him. After several miles we decided to call ham and tell we'd meet him at the rest stop. Then I remembered him saying that he wasn't going to turn his phone on so we didn't have any communication. Later down the road, Mike, one of the staff, came by in the van and said Ken was about 3 mi. back.

Tomorrow is an easy day only 30+ mi, but then we have 2 88 mi days with climbing, which I am looking forward to.

Fireworks tonight, but I don't think we'll be able to stay awake. It doesn't get dark till around 9:30-9:45.