BEND

A sad reminder of the devastation of fire.  This one on Santiam
Pass and the Jefferson Wilderness

DATE:  Friday, Sept. 23, 2011
HOME:  Bend, Oregon Lara House
DISTANCE: 37 mi
ALTITUDE:
WEATHER: good, sunny and warm - 86
NARRATIVE:
We started late since we knew it was going to be a short, not very hilly ride.  And, it wasn’t, but the traffic was again bad – at least there were few trucks and bus like trailers.  We got to Bend and our fabulous B&B about 2:00, rested up for the afternoon, went to their wine and cheese, and then downtown Bend for Sushi.
Were we impressed with Bend – the downtown was hopping, restaurants and small shops everywhere, and our sushi was fabulous.
We couldn’t wait till bedtime, though, and not setting the alarm, and not getting on our bike for a day.