Portland to Missoula

Got a good start at 7:45 and about 65 degrees.




New chrome switch covers...





Pretty much had interstate (84, 82 and 90) all of the way to Missoula. Just a short sprinkle right after The Dalles, but no need to stop to put on rain gear. Mostly overcast until about 2:00 PM.

Stopped in Ritzville for lunch and found a place that served a black bean burger but lousy service. I would have stopped at Zippie's for a shake but I stuck to my plant strong ways and rode on by :) or :(

The ride up Lookout pass was nice as traffic was very knight. I certainly notice the difference now that it's so late in August and some schools are back in session. Even the daylight looks and feels different; closer to an autumn feel than summer.

Lookout Pass, Montana







The ride down...16 minute video...no need to watch the entire vid. You'll get the idea pretty fast.





550 miles and 10 hours later arrived in Missoula and received another complimentary Best Western upgrade to the "Cathedral King Suite".



Here's the sunset from the balcony...



Tomorrow it's off to Laurel, Montana.

GoodNight.

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