I have now been cycling for two months. I do not, however, think that is why today is a public holiday and American flags are on display. I began with an uphill cycle out of the Salmon River canyon, but it was gradual. I began early, there were clouds in the sky, and very little traffic. After about 12 miles the forest began, and it was a beautiful ride, to New Meadows, were I had coffee, and then on to Council.
I spoke to 2 forest rangers, and then went down into the town (of Council) to watch the events. The chief event seemed to be the porcupine race. I watched the last couple of heats and then the final. The porcupine is in a bin which is then upturned and removed at the race start, the porcupine is then encouraged forward with a broom. A bit like the sweeping action used in curling. I am not sure that the porcupines enjoyed the event.
I then went to check out the food stalls - hot dogs--not for me, however I found home made fayre including cherry pie in the senior citizens centre. ( I think run by the equivalant of the W.I.).
I then cycled on to just before Cambridge, to stay near hot springs. This place has a swimming pool, a few chalets and an RV park, although I can only see one RV, I am camping. It is a bit like a farm which has a tourist side line. I have been in the pool, which was just the right temperature.
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