After yesterday, today was going to be easier. Which it was but the addition of rain, a little hail and colder temps made it memorable. We left from John Day at 7:20 and only went 8 miles for breakfast at the Silver Spur in Mt. Vernon. I had enough coffee for everyone. Breakfast was great. The temp was only 41 when we headed out to Dayville only 20 miles down the road.
Unfortunately Twisted Treasures restaurant that features gun-packing cook and waitress was not open. The Dayville Cafe came through with pie. We ordered sandwiches to go and also got a candy bar at the Dayville Merchantile.
Thus began our one climb of the day. The elevation gain was 2736 over 35 miles of slightly uphill and more uphill. The rain and hail came periodically. We put our rain jackets and took our rain jackets many times. The temperature at the top was 45. Luckily a 7-mile smooth downhill made our day on a great note. We are snug inside at the Mitchell Spoke-n-hostel. I have had two cups of hot tea to warm up. Tim is eyeing ice cream in the freezer and Eric is wandering the whole place that is full of books, maps, pictures and bunk beds. We are doing great now.
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