Scenic Byways

So i think Scenic byways should be deemed the definition of roads most traveled with by motorhomes, rv's, campers, trucks pulling trailers of camping stuff. Today i rode about 70 miles summiting 3 peaks each above 5000 ft. i've never realized the effects of high altitude and physical excercise. I felt at times i was about to hurl because my lungs got so dry from breathing too much because of dry air and less oxygen. I'm in Baker City, Oregon camping out in the front lawn of a lady named Donna. She seems pretty awesome. This is the first house im sleeping out where i have actually asked if i could camp in their front yard. Im here for 2 nights, tomorrow is my off day!!!!!
Today was pretty tough, it was a big mental day. The sun was blazing and the prairies offered little protection. On my hill climbs i just thought of companionship, and wanting someone to ride with because i was going crazy. My friend katie rode with me the first 18 miles out from Eugene earlier this week, after i ate breakfast with some fellow atlantan's the Brooks. The 18 miles riding with katie was awesome though, silent peer support, and funness. i will remember it forever.

Those folks at Highland First Baptist were awesome. i got to shower there and sleep on a nice lawn. They were also just great folks to talk and hang out with. Some much needed social interaction.

The toughest part so far is the lack of social interaction, which is good and bad. Most of you who know me have probably figured out that i pretty much thrive on social interaction.

ok i'll post up some week3 photos on the website tomorrow. peace outside