Day Five - June 25 to Wilbur, Wa

Today was miles and miles, 74 to be exact, of almost perfectly straight road through the high plains of central Washington covered with wheat fields. In the middle was the unexpected and spectacular Moses Coulee. It looked like a canyon to me, so I don't know the difference between a coulee and a canyon.


Straight road


Wheat fields


Down to Moses Coulee where I almost hit a deer who ran along side me and decide to cross the road right in front of me. I tried getting a picture but he said he doesn't do blogs.


Moses Coulee


Abandoned school house


Dust Devils - mini tornadoes


Close up of a wheat plant.

Last night I had a long conversation with a wheat farmer. I'd tell you his name but I forgot to ask his permission so I won't. He owns 2,000 acres of which he plants half one year and lets the other rest and absorb moisture for the next year. The wheat fields here are not irrigated because there is no water source for irrigation. They grown a lighter variety of wheat that is more suited for Asian style noodles then for bread which requires a high gluten content. So when you buy imported Japanese noodles in New York, chances are the wheat came from Washington State.

He also told me that there is a program to grow wheat in pots in Central Park. He figures it will be the most expensive wheat anywhere.


George


Russell

George and Russell drive the truck and trailer carrying our bags. They are our support bringing food and snacks and lunch along the way and in the evening and morning. They are the reason I can ride!!!

Thanks George!

Thanks Russell!