Well, stopped at place unknown to the travel blog. Great trip down 101 in Sunday traffic. We were not the only people who decided to use this road by a long shot. Needless to say there were a lot of motorhomes & trailers going home after the weekend. Local LEOS were out in force, I would guess practicing for July 4th. We stopped for the night at the Battle Rock Motel. Nice enough and the nice Korean lady collected sales tax on the room. Somehow I thought Oregon had NO sales tax.I would guess if you are the only game in town you can make up your own rules. I am always amazed to see cyclists peddling up hill with full packs on front and back fork tubes. I did 1523 miles but with a motor! ... read more

Left Oak Harbor at 8:10 and ferry was to leave at 8:45.Only 17 miles..no problem. DUH..we were the LAST people on the boat. Good thing I had a reservation! Short ride on the ferry and we hit 101 for a ride down the coast. We had been told that the ride was not so great but I found it wonderful. Granted only about 20% was ocean view but the road was twisty and shaded with lush vegetation. Stopped in Sequin for brunch at Elys, an american/asian eatery that had the most unusual corned beef hash and eggs. Amazing with onions and peppers! On down the road and stopped in Hoquiam for gas...205 miles and only 4.5 gallons. One thing I can say for Hoquiam and Alberdeen...They make Summer Ave. in Memphis look good! Stopped in Long ... read more

Another relaxed day. Left West Glacier in route to Port of Roosville with temperature about 50. After getting there (left Deb at border bar with firearms) they asked why I did not exchange in Eureka. Seems there are more Canadians in Eureka than US citizens. Had a great ride along the Kootenai River, sweeping curves and lots of deer-some very close. Finally found a McDonalds in Libby to use their internet connection. Ran into some riders, one couple on a chain driven BMW who said they would see us at Salem. After a neat ride along 20 to Colville, WA we stopped for the night at the Selkirk Motel. American owned and operated, clean, motorcycle friendly, just down the street from the Acorn Bar & Feed Station and best yet...$49. Hard to set up a tent ... read more

Great short day. No rain till in room for night. We were going to camp but rain and high 40's for the low got my attention. Also a little motel at the park's entrance next to a restaurant and beverage center seemed appropriate. I got to see my cousin Kay in Kalispel for the first time in 15 years. Also stopped by the Kalispel Elks Lodge #725 for lunch. Tomorrow will be the tour of Glacier and no post till we find a WiFi connection. Today I discovered a fault code on my GS. No internet to find a solution so I called my friend Steve Cowin in Texas. Seems the battery in the alarm has lost it's power but it seems there is not a problem unless you use the alarm. Just in case I ... read more

Davenport, IA at 4:20 AM on a Sunday is quite calm. We departed with a full moon in view and headed West-towards the rain and wind on I 80. While interstates are not the preferred route they are the fastest. About Iowa City the sprinkles began followed by 30 MPH wind gusts and then the rain. We stayed in rain till Omaha when the North wind changed to an East direction to I 29 to Souix Falls. Weather radar on the GPS can be quite useful. We then took I 90 to Sheridan, WY. Total mileage was 1019 with a elapsed time of 15 hrs and 10 min which computes to 66.8 MPH avg. Wonderful moments of ..YES..road construction. Two years ago they were working on the West bound lane and now the East bound ones, ... read more