June 22, 2024
To Bull Lake
Rolling roads, reservoirs, rivers, and unique accommodations
I’m not even sure how to write about today, which was jam-packed. It started with coffee, while sitting on a deck in a wooden rocker overlooking a vast evergreen forest and mountains in the distance, listening to the sounds of birds and a creek running somewhere far below.
Our hosts served us a breakfast that included baked pumpkin-cheesecake French toast, ham, poached egg, hash browns, fresh fruit, a variety of juices, pineapple-mango-coconut smoothies, and homemade jams. There might have been more; it was too much for me to take in.
After breakfast, we packed up and prepared for the ride to Bull Lake. Jim drove today, while Gen and Rich rode. I, of course, am the permanent passenger—at least for the duration of the tour.
For those who wonder how I’m doing, here’s an update: as well as could be expected. I’m still taking pain meds regularly to dull the pain of my shoulder. At times I can be very uncomfortable, and at others, I’m okay. I have to sleep propped up and wear my sling 24/7, except when bathing. The dog bite on my leg still looks nasty but is healing quickly. I sent the ER doctor’s and radiologist’s reports to my doctor. He will review and send to an orthopedist. Then, I expect, the orthopedist will set up an appointment with me for next steps. So, overall, I’m okay. At this point, I’m planning to complete the tour in the truck.
Anyway, Rich and Gen headed off on today’s route, while Jim and I went to the local grocery and deli to pick up food supplies for later today and breakfast tomorrow. We’re staying the night at an AirBnB and aren’t sure what to expect, other than that we know it’s remote and we’ll need to bring food in. So we bought wraps for lunch and eggs and cinnamon roll bread for breakfast, figuring we’d also probably stop at a small cafe situated at the turnoff from 200 toward Bull Lake.
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The route takes Hwy 200 for about 22 miles and then turns north on Bull River Rd, also Hwy 56, which follows the river up to the lake. Out lodging is situated just before the lake.
The day was quite warm, with intense sun, but still a great day to ride and little traffic on the highways. We stopped at turnouts and took a number of pictures along the way.
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We all convened at Bull River Cafe to have a light lunch and burn time so we wouldn’t arrive at our lodging too early. We decided to order pizza and salad to go for dinner tonight, so now we probably have way too much food. (Not a bad problem to have.) after all, we have the truck for transport.
When Jim and I arrived at our AirBnB, the door was slightly ajar. There was a broom propped up by the door, so we thought the cleaner was still working. However, it turned out no one was there, and the key was sitting on the coffee table. So we unpacked the truck and waited for Gen and Rich to arrive.
It tuns out that our lodging is a hunting lodge—full of dead animals and the walls lined with pictures of hunters and their kills. None of us hunt, and I personally find the idea of hunting for sport repugnant, so these surroundings are unsettling. The house must be seen to be believed.
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Today's ride: 40 miles (64 km)
Total: 315 miles (507 km)
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5 months ago
Did the authorities ever contact the woman about her dog?
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