As we headed out of Homedale, ID we noticed a LOT of corn. There was corn everywhere in every field.





After such a beautiful drive the last few days, we arrived in the high desert. There were many plateaus as we left Idaho and entered Oregon, and lots more corn.








Then it was more of the same view over and over. Lots of dryness and not much else. It got to the point that a sign like the wild looking cow and hyper deer were exciting new things to see.





















We ended up on a very long straight stretch in Oregon, similar to the Loneliest Road (Hwy 50) in Nevada.







The Blue Mountain Pass (5293 feet of elevation) was barely noticeable as the view rarely varied.




We loved the name Idaho gave the washboard areas installed on the sides of the freeways--rumble bumps. These are the areas that upset Elsie so she trembles so much she vibrates. It is the perfect name for them.

Norm, we thought of you every time we saw a sign that said "6% grade". Today we saw 7% grade and really thought of you!

Today Gary got a bee in his bonnet that we should skip the nice place at Winnemucca and head to Lovelock. Well, we're here--it is a scary place--about like the one in Oregon that had the sign that said police wouldn't answer calls there. An older couple pulled in next to us and said they decided to stay here because they saw our rig--and the lady at the desk told them we stayed here all the time. This creepy place is costing $28 a night and if you want to use the shower it is another $5. We will use the shower in our rig and save the $5. I suspect we'll be gone earlier tomorrow than any day so far

Our favorite moment of the day occurred while we were walking the dogs around the block near our RV park. Two little girls were having a difficult gime holding back a little Jack Russell terrier as we wandered past. At a critical moment when they seemed to be losing control, one smiled at us and said, "Sorry, my dog likes to eat dogs that are bigger than him." At that point a young boy on a bike rushed in to save them and got control of the dog. We laughed all the way home.

Tomorrow night we hope to be home.