August 9, 2023
Day 89 Douglas to Leavenworth WA
I love cycling in the early morning. The light is so special. Some places highlight that more than others. Eastern Washington is certainly one of those locales. Also, the wind is usually lighter in the morning but not today. The ride to Waterville was slow; I kept reminding myself not to fight the wind.
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Waterville is actually a sweet little town with multiple eateries, a nice park and a nice downtown.
Outside of Waterville there is a steep 1.2 mile hill. The wind was so fierce, I walked half of it for fear of being blown off kilter or into traffic. Better to be safe. But once I reached the top, I was mesmerized by the landscape in the morning light.
This vast beauty was soon followed by a steep winding six mile downhill. The shoulder was variable from good to unusable to nonexistent. In addition, there was an area of single lane due to construction. I was overjoyed to be done with it.
Route 2 passed through Orondo then followed the Columbia River.
Further along, I turned around when I saw a skeleton out of the corner of my eye.
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I got on the Rocky Reach Trail at Lincoln Rock State Park which also followed the Columbia River and eventually merged with the Apple Capital Recreation Loop Trail and took me over the river to Wenatchee.
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https://www.inaturalist.org/taxa/123713-Neoscona-oaxacensis/browse_photos?place_id=46
With its web on milkweed seed pods and blackberry briars.
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I was able to follow back roads through Wenatchee and didn’t have to embark on Route 2 again until the northern edge of town. It was very busy so I was happy to finally reach Leavenworth. I did laundry then Peter, Henry and I went out to dinner at Yodelins. I had a delicious rice bowl with Lummi Island Wild salmon. Everything you need in a meal except dessert in one bowl.
Today's ride: 47 miles (76 km)
Total: 3,358 miles (5,404 km)
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