Where have we been?

Here are some photos from earlier in the trip that will hopefully paint a better picture of where we've been and what types of challenges we've been facing. These catch us up to our stay in Missoula about three weeks ago.

Our fine accomodations on the Austin's front lawn.

Most delicious breakfast ever!

The biggest thanks to this awesome family- we loved our stay in Walla Walla!

Cruising out of Walla Walla into the unknown.

A beautiful day for biking.

Duck eggs for breakfast that we bought from a farm along the way- yum!



Its easier to forget to clip out than you think.



Desperate apple scavenging= sweet rewards!

An example of one of the many crossroads we found ourselves at in Idaho.

A beautiful and timeless (albeit rainy) ride along the Lochsa River before Lolo Pass.



Is that a steady cold downpour we feel? Meh, nothing we can't handle.



Especially since we had a great lunch and a warm fireplace to warm us up before the big ascent!



After weeks of pedaling, we made it to Lolo Pass and the Montana border. The fact that it was 40 degrees out, windy and pouring couldn't dampen our spirits, though the hand dryer in the visitor's center bathroom played a big role in that, as did the hypothermia dance.

 

We love having our picture taken! We're also really excited to have made it to our very own Missoula, Montana and the Adventure Cycling Association headquarters.

Weighing the bikes. We'll finally have an answer for all those people who ask us how much we're carrying.



Important order of business- cold smoke and slices at The Bridge. Enjoying all the good things in life!



Thanks so much to 333 Knowles for hosting us for a few days! Our first day off couldn't have been better.



Nathaniel! Who knew there were other cyclists out there as crazy as us?