Today was a trifecta: three ascents all 1000ft climbs followed by going all the way back down 1000ft. I heard someone on the TransAm near the Blue Ridge Mountains call these PUDs. Pointless Ups and Downs. But I don’t mind climbs and I certainly love the downhill rewards so today was a gratifying day. The towns along this route came to be because of logging and railroad. Prairie City was very cute and had a railroad museum that Bill visited (I will catch it on the return journey).
Met the unlocked trailer in John Day and heated myself up some ramen with hot dog slices in it. Junk food for sure but pure salty comfort and after all it is the official cuisine of bike touring. Bill was in the Kam Wah Chung museum and was deeply impressed by it. Apparently at one time John Day had the third largest Chinatown in the United States! The museum showed the hardship and discrimination the Chinese folks suffered as well as their grit and perseverance. They focused on two particular Chinese men that became successful businessmen, generous and kind, pillars of the community. I didn’t visit the museum but very much look forward to catching it on the way back.
Settled down in Clyde Halliday State Park Campground which was a blue ribbon facility! Beautiful park with mown lush grass, water and electrical hookups, flush toilets and showers. You can even stay in a teepee if you want. We are living large!
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