Today was the long delayed 100th anniversary party for Garfield High School. I didn't stay for too long, but it was really wonderful to wander around the school grounds and see GENERATIONS of GHS grads catching up with one another. I was class of '84, taught there in the 90s, and have a child there now. I am lucky (and proud!) to part of Garfield's long and complicated history--
Back in Seattle and in the week I've been gone, the blackberries ripened. Wow--they are everywhere and absolutely perfect!
Did the northern loop this afternoon and included the Cross Kirkland Corridor. New discovery! An absolutely wonderful sculpture called "Frog X-ing." Very fun!
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Day 5 dawned cooler than anytime this week, and there was even some lovely cloud cover until about 9:00 am. Bliss! We rode north and northwest over a big, ol' hill and down along Lake Roosevelt (pictured) where we lunched in style on the beach. A bit heavy on the 55MPH roads but lovely, lovely countryside!
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And today it was time to ride BACK to Chewelah, albeit by a different route than Sunday. Weather a bit cooler and some really lovely riding--but the biggest section of elevation gain (see area of detail) was REALLY tough!
77.3 miles
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| Hope over reality... |
Day 1 was a long, hot slog but there were some beautiful bits to be sure. When we arrived in Cheney after 83+ HOT miles, I was all done in. (It was 102 degrees when I finally rolled into Hagelin Park in Cheney.) But I was pretty darn pleased with myself as well.
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83.9 miles
Seattle, WA
Bags are almost packed, and the bike is in the car. Took a 25 mile ride this morning so I could bear to sit in the car for the next 5+ hours. I am off to Cheney, WA, and Cascade Bicycle Club's RAW 2022! Very exciting!
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