68 miles
around 2100 feet of elevation gain
Today was way hard. Not because of the mileage or hill climbs, but because my body is tired and my butt really, really, really hurts. Rather than taking snack breaks today we had to stop for butt rests because Dad and I are both hurting just a bit.
We are officially into eastern Oregon now. We came over the Ochoco Pass and suddenly everything was brown. It's also a bit warmer and sunnier and parts of me are a bit pink. Not burnt, but not used to the sun. I have one issue I can't figure out how to surmount. My arms are already getting brown and there's the start of a very noticeable tan line in which my hands are pure white. It's worse than the arm or leg tan lines, it's like I'm wearing gloves even when I'm not wearing gloves :(
We get to start are day tomorrow with an 8 mile climb that is really steep and supposedly more intense than the Santiam Pass. Great.
So we have no cell phone service and are hijacking an Internet signal right now, so I'm not sure when I'll next be in contact. I'll have more photos next time.
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I believe you are getting what is commonly called a "Farmers Tan". I am enjoying reading the daily posts. Are you allowed rest days? Kirti
ReplyDeleteHang in there. Maybe you all should take dad's birthday off as a rest day. Since you don't have cell service, I guess I won't call to say Happy Birthday. Give him a hug and kiss for me. Love you.
ReplyDeleteI'm printing Google maps and tracking your progress by date. I should be able to fill wall outside your cube by the time you've reached your destination.
ReplyDeleteHappy Trails