Boise Idaho to Hermiston Oregon 242 miles
We are finally starting our coast to coast trip across Canada. We spotted a hot air balloon within the first couple of miles. It was in the air and not descending rapidly. Hopefully that is a good omen for the trip. So far the woodie is running well and averaged about 20 miles to the gallon. The landscape has dried out significantly since we drove over on July 2. The drive through the Blue Mountains was pretty as usual. The temperature felt quite cool since all the windows were open. Connie actually had some goose bumps. Then its down Cabbage Patch Hill into Pendleton. The temperature kept increasing every mile. Pendleton is famous for the Pendleton Roundup. However that doesn’t occur until mid September. Many of the grain fields in the area have already been harvested. Another thirty miles down the road is the town of Hermiston which raises delicious watermelons. Unfortunately the melons are not quite ready for sale. We stayed here for the night.
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