Riding Hot

Afternoon temperatures were at moderate 26C (78.8F) when we headed North on Hwy 1. Traffic was easy, and we got to explore our scooters' speed limits (make that legal speed limits).

Fraser River carried a lot of melt water.

It became hotter, and the views were obstructed by haze. We later learned that the Colorado wildfires were responsible for the blanket of smoke covering Southern BC.

Today became the hottest day ever on two wheels for us: 41C (105.8F). Usually we wouldn't even bother going outside, but with our trip to the interior Oregon ahead of us we wanted to make sure we know what to expect.

Now we know, and we don't like it one bit. We are not made for heat, and as we ride ATGATT we prefer a more moderate climate.

But with just another hour on the road ahead of us, and the promise of a cold shower, some iced lemonade and A/C dangling like a carrot in front of our noses, we let it roll.

We arrived at 6 PM, refreshed, and got to enjoy the view.

All those pretty bikes.

After a long ride (all in all about six hours of saddle time) we rewarded ourselves with Greek food at Dina's Place. Spanakopita and onion soup, and a moussaka platter surrounded by veggie stuff.

What a lovely surprise to find such delicious food in Redneck Central.

We enjoyed the last sun rays in front of the coffee lounge adjacent to our hotel sipping at a soy latte, and chatting with some of the owners of the other bikes. And aal izz well! (Quote: Three Idiots)