Day 12, June 26, 2015, Twin Falls, ID to Burley, ID, 47 miles and 1150 feet of climbing. After a long day yesterday we followed up with a relatively short and non-challenging one today.  We had a late departure i.e. 8:30 a.m., so after breakfast I road back down to the Snake River Canyon to see it in the morning light.  It was even more breath taking than it was yesterday plus I was treated to watching several “base jumpers” jump from the middle of the bridge and parachute down into the gorge.  When I returned to the motel everyone was loading up and saying goodbye to Katie.  Yesterday her Dad (Mike) hit a curb, crashed and broke his hip, ending their ride.  Katie just graduated from college and her and her Dad and dreamed of doing this trip together for many years.  I feel very sorry for them and it reminds me that this can be a dangerous sport.  Shortly after leaving town we took two side trips to see Soshone Falls and Twin Falls.  Though it involved some challenging climbs it was well worth it!  The remainder of the day was spent on a “frontage road” heading East, parallel to I-84.  The temperature reached 90 degrees and there was absolutely no shade.  Fortunately the humidity was low at approximately 15%.

P.S.  I had another wonderful day on the bike and it was made extra special by the Supreme Court’s decision that Gay marriage bans were unconstitutional. We have been waiting far too long for this day. Finally equality and justice have prevailed.  Hallelujah!!!

 

Bridge over Snake River Canyon.  You can't see them but several base jumpers are preparing to take the plunge.

 

Floating to the canyon floor.

 

Down stream from Soshone Fall.  Can you see the rainbow in the center of the pic in recognition of the Supreme Court decision??

 

Soshone Falls

 

One happy Dad.  The Supreme  Court got it right!!!

 

This sign made me miss my Wild Rose even more!!!

 

Twin Falls