19 June 2009

43926 - Woke up this morning at 0330 to rain - what a great way to start off the trip. Looking east they are still getting pounded with thunder storms and rain. Looking forward to some great weather photo's. Packed and loaded meeting up with my riding partner in Ellensburg, Wa at 1300. Rain all the way from Enumclaw to the top of the pass, then the clouds broke and had mix sun and showers into Ellensburg. Met up with Doug at 1400, he was late as usual. Had a bite to eat and headed east towards our first planned stop that night at Missula, Mt. Got tied up at a fatal car accident (waiting in line) at the Washington/Idaho state line for one and a half hours so re-planned and spent the night at Kellogg, Idaho. We scammed a "free" campsite at a deserted mining camp. Woke at 0200 to rain falling on the tent, though to myself another wet start to the second day. Finished the day first 1/2 day with 373 miles.