Friday 23rd June

Yesterday cycled 83 miles.

Began at the camp site and a gentle cycle in to Winthrop, a tourist town with cafes and cinnamon buns. Then it was a long detour south, losing a lot of height because the next pass was closed due to landslides. Went down into irrigated fruit growing area. Cherries are in season-there are stalls selling them and acres of orchards. A big packing station town with a cheaper than normal supermarket in Brewster. Then North again to Okanogan where I stayed the night. Camped at the fairgrounds, which is a bit like our Black Isle show ground. As did Owen. A not very good burger in what was meant to be the best place in town.
Today the 23rd have reached Tonasket,only about 32 miles, but was up late (8am). Had a dinner style breakfast in Omak and it is now very hot.  Stopped in Riverside, a small place with an amazing Western outfitters store- the place to go for your boots and stetson hat. Am now sitting in a wholefood cooperative.I can see a couple of aged hippies in the garden with their relators (the mobility walking aids)!

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