We left Corvallis last Saturday the 13th.  The first day was great.  A little busy on the highway but we did find a fruit stand right away and loaded up there with goodies.  We did about 58 miles and camped at a nice quiet county campground whose name I can't pronounce. Yastauktawannaick or something like that.  We knew we had a serious climb coming the next day so we retired early.
    The climb was the worse I've ever done.  There were actually 3 climbs and the first pass was called Tombstone Pass.  That'll give you an idea about what the day was like. The next two passes were equally challenging.  Not only were they steep and long but the traffic was godawful and it was hot.  Neither of us were in much of a loving mood by the end of the day and most of our conversations amounted to hissing and growling through clenched teeth and an occasional outburst of obscenities.  Where is the good couples counselor when you really need one?  We found this turn off at the top of the last pass and tried to hide ourselves in the bushes.  It was not an ideal situation to say the least.  I hate to admit it but we only made 32 miles that day.
     The next day was fairly easy and mostly downhill so I think we got in 64 miles.  It was a really nice day too.  We camped at the county campground in Prineville.  It cost $10.95.  I can't figure that one out either.
    Te next day we made it to Mitchel and camped in the city park for $9.56.  No, I'm just kidding about the price.  It was free.
     Today we rode to Dayville and decided to stay here even though it was only a 40 mile day.  Other bikers had told us about this Presbyterian church  where bikers have been staying for years.  We got here early of course so we did grocery shopping, washed clothes and I did work on the bikes.  Another biker showed up later so we're sharing the building with him.
     All the towns we've rode through or stayed at since Sisters Oregon have been really cool, clean and quiet little towns.
    I gotta go.  Not sure where we'll end up tomorrow.