Yesterday was good, then a little scarey, and then really good again! We started off pretty slow as we climbed out of Richland. It was a 7% grade for about 6 miles...freaking steep! So, we continued into Hell's Canyon and really wasn't too bad. We were following the snake river, which is beautiful, and ended up reaching a huge damn. There were a couple of camp sites there, but since we had only done about 45 miles at that point we decided to keep going. Bad idea! We had a hard time climbing out of the canyon and we forgot to plan for the time change as we moved into Idaho. By the time we got to the sumit it was almost dark and we had 15 miles to the next town. We made it to Cambridge in record time! The only place open when we got there was a place called Mrs. G's! It was almost 10 and they closed at 10, but she let us in anyways! I think she could tell we were starving! We had done 70 miles! When we asked for the closest place to camp, she offered us her back yard...then she said, 'Well how about you two sleep in my living room!' We were so thrilled! And what do you know, it rained all night! The first night we get offered a place to stay inside, it rains for the first time of our trip! :) Mrs. G was another God send and we are so thankful!
Today was a short day because we got hit with some rain. We are in Council, ID.
Candy and Mike
8 comments:
So...the angels are really networking for you guys!
Wow! Thanks Mrs. G from Mrs. W!!!
Michael, Candace....70 miles!!! Wow.... I don't know how you keep goin' up those hills...but with your determination and great faith... you guys are rockin' and rollin!!! I am so proud of you and having sooo much fun hearing about your angel stories ;-) Yay for idaho angels and especially Mrs. G!
Love you and miss you! Everyone is saying to send hugs and lots of love....Layne sends smackers!!!
Everyday is a new adventure and a great story. Love living this trip with you all. Thank goodness for Mrs. G. and her RAK. Glad you had a light day to rest up after that 70 miler. The scenery sounds beautiful...pictures! Any potatoes? Enjoy your rest and congrats on going through your first time zone change. Yeah! Eat good, rest up and be safe. Listen to your inner feelings. Keep pedaling! Love you!
DUBS!!!! Sounds like you two are having a blast!! My wife and I did 8 miles and I was done!! Keep up the paces and the notes I will be thinking of you two!!!
Hey ya'll!!! We just found your blog on here and were so excited to read about your adventures! We pray for your safe travels!! Much peace and love to you both...
Your Friends in Christ,
Annie and Josh
Hey Mike and Candice! It's Steven and Jordan. Sorry it took so long for us to comment, we were out of town ourselves... a little different trip than yours though! It is awesome that you are blogging and keeping all of us back home updated on your adventure! Your stories are AMAZING! It's also amazing that when you make the Lord the captain of your ship the incredible people he puts in your path!We will keep you both in our prayers! Good Luck! We love you guys! - Jordan and Steven!
Only my little brother could have this many amazing things keep happening for him...it always seems to work for ya buddy...keep livin' the way you are cause you are doing something right...
Proud to be your big sister...love you both,
M
Dude, you guys are rockin it out there...it is so awesome to hear your stories and how God has blessed you along the way. I know you guys will be safe on your trip and will have a blast because of your focus...keep up the posts and live it up while your doing it! We miss you and you guys are in everyone's prayers.
-Jeff
Michael,
Sounds like the adventure of a lifetime! I wish I could be with you. Keep the faith and God will guide you and keep you both safe.
Miss you bunches,
dad
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