Unfortunately, we had suffered a bit more than just the usual physical tolls during our mtn bike race. Right before the start of the race, we were grabbing our waterbottles out of the truck, which had unknowingly been parked on top of a yellowjacket's nest. I got attacked by the evil, angry bees, and got stung multiple times on each leg, just below the knees. Chris got in the truck to move it, and the bees followed, stinging him on the legs as he was driving. We were both in pain, but we had driven too far to not start the race. I am moderately allergic to bee stings, and I knew it would only be a matter of time before it really hurt. As we drove toward Washington, my legs, ankles, and feet swelled up, itched, and were incredibly painful.
I had some nasty looking cankles!!In addition, during one of the several creek crossings during the race, Chris fell and lodged his left ring finger under his brake lever, and broke his finger. It swelled up pretty bad and his ring was cemented on his finger.
We arrived in Pullman late that night after the race, found a hotel, and put our weary bodies to bed.
The next morning we walked around Pullman, and I played tour guide, showing Chris all the coolness of Wazzu. We made sure to stock up on Coug clothing and memorabilia before we headed out of town.
We began the 6 hour drive west, leaving the wheatfields and hills of the Palouse behind.
One of the coolest sites just about an hour west of Pullman - GO COUGS on the side of a barn!
Finally we are halfway home! Crossing the Columbia River at Vantage.
Just over the bridge, up the hill, and another 150 miles to Whidbey Island!
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