And Another Dam Trip!

Looking Out on the Sound From Edmonds

Yesterday was a pretty nice day by Pacific Northwest standards. It didn't rain, the sun made an appearance and it was a weekend day. A trifecta! I went for a ride east across the mountains and collected another dam near Wenatchee, WA. The dam's name was Rock Island dam. It was a very nice ride and I enjoyed it with some good company who had recently been convinced to sign up for the tour! I enjoy riding by myself more, I think, but it is nice to have company once in a while. It's not that I am a loner, just that when I am by myself I don't have to worry about whether me stopping every five minutes to get another "perfect" shot is going to annoy someone. My friend Roger is easy enough to get along with, though, so no worries.

Tim at Rock Island Dam

It was pretty cold when I left my house to meet up at the ferry to Edmonds. I got there in time but my friend was riding further and had less wind protection so he was late. I waited on the other side for him to catch the next ferry and that only helped warm up a bit as I drank a mocha and watched the birds. After we hooked up again we headed east over Steven's Pass. The road was in good shape but it was cold, cold, cold. 38F at the summit and about 45 minutes below 40F. Once we made it down the mountain into Leaveworth it warmed up to the low 60s. That was very welcome. On the ride back we stopped for a couple of pictures in the area where they filmed Harry and the Hendersons (remember that movie?!?). Got a picture with Bigfoot and then headed home. All in all it was a great day.

Me and Harry Hanging Out

Not much else to report here. Just looking forward to a summer full of sunshine.