Wednesday morning we checked and re-checked weather and road conditions as we really wanted to see Crater Lake National Park but weather was 27 degrees and roads were iffy. There were advisories for tire chains, so that was it. When making next night reservation in Bend, Oregon they advised a different route. Bonnie, I know you are following our route so leaving at 10:00am we took Rt 5 South, then Rt 66 East. It started out with beautiful views of green hills and mountains looking like we were going right through a mountain pass but low and behold Rt 66 started climbing and climbing, then we started seeing snow, lots of snow. We were going up and over the mountain and another "OH MY GOD" ride. The drop off was miles down off this narrow two lane road. A real white knuckle ride with what else but more curves going only 15 miles an hour, at least the roads were dry. Of course it was in the mountains with no rest areas and we were forced to water some more trees. We made it down but the stress took lots of energy. Once down it was a pleasant easy ride, stopping in Klamath Falls for lunch break. Then the rest of the ride was uneventful up Rt 97 to Bend, Oregon.
I have dressed putting on all my warm clothes including long underwear and my rain gear over my leather jacket and a neck warmer...I had on so many clothes if I fell over I would not be able to get up like the little boy in Christmas Story.
FACTOID: Oregon law does not allow you to pump your own gas. Gas stations have attendants to pump the gas.
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I thought this was supposed to be "relaxing" trip. You guys have certainly been on some wild roads. I really am enjoying following your adventures and seeing your pictures. Keep it up!! Alice
ReplyDeleteYa, real relaxing!!!
ReplyDeleteWe hope to get better weather but we are seeing some fantastic country.
Today it is sunny and we are heading for Boise,Idaho.
We are thiking of following your route next year but in a 31 foot motor home! Think we will need to make some changes!
ReplyDeleteIt was so good talking with you today. I have you on the map. I even found your OMG windy road! I'm sorry you have to miss so many national parks. Who knew the weather would be so bad this year. Hope your cold is getting better...all those clothes should help. ;-)
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