2018(2) - Day 5

After a great night of sleep and a really good breakfast we got back on the road, heading up to see the dam close to Orofino to start the day. From there we headed back into town, stocked up on water, and then pointed our wheels west. It doesn't take long for the scenery to change west of Orofino, as the trees become scarce, and the scenery is actually kind of ugly in my opinion. It was also stifling hot by the time we hit Lewiston and there was a haze in the air.

From Lewiston we headed northwest into Washington, mostly because Kevin wanted to check that state off his list. We got to Spokane at around 1:30, and it was in the nick of time, as the waving wheat fields threatened to put me to sleep. We were in Spokane for over 2 hours, our break turning into a hunt for a place that could change a tire. There was no such place in Spokane, which was a little strange, but I guess it is a Saturday.

We bypassed Coeur d'Alene on the north, and then headed up highway 95. There was a bad wreck on the road just south of Sandpoint which cost us over half an hour. Sitting on the highway inching along in the heat wasn't the most fun we've had, but once we got going it sure felt good to get some air.

The last of the ride into Creston was really nice, it was cooling off so it really was a relaxing end to the day. It was an absolutely beautiful ride as well which never gets old. I was tired and very hungry, so we didn't waste time getting a room and finding supper. It will not take much time to fall asleep tonight. Tomorrow should be another great day, looking forward to seeing the Rockies again!