Today we set off from the city park in Kettle Falls early to ride to Colville, the next town on our route, before the heat kicked it. We stopped on the way at our first large Walmart we have seen on the trip. This was an experience in itself. A shop where you can buy your grocery shop alongside NATO 7.62 calibre rounds off the shelf. And literally everything in between!
We looked around then left with our food for the next few days. We also tried our first pumpkin pie, which I have always associated with America in my mind.
On to the campsite in the local fairgrounds/ showground we set up the tent and ventured to town in search of a launderette and a post office where I sent home a few garments that were not holding up to the heat.
When we got back we had a conversation with the campsite hosts and a local intern, Earl' who is staying at the site. We had a long and interesting chat with Earl who then accompanied us to a local bar and grill with some fantastic burgers at good value too. After a beer and burger we left and returned to the camp. We are now sat on the benches at the showground watching locals training on their horses, enjoying a hot brew.
One more pass tomorrow but not so large. We are also picking up some more detailed maps in Newport if we get that far.
No comments:
Post a Comment