Jun 24, 2015

Well yesterday was all about exploring one lake and surrounds, and today was about exploring many lakes and surrounds so the same only different. We yet again enjoyed the solitude of country roads with many twists and turns so a yummy ride. We also needed to source a new front tyre for Norm's bike, not available in Chemult or La Pine but thankfully was in Bend at Pro Caliber Motor Sports of Oregon, 3500 North Highway 97, Bend OR 97701 where we walked in and the boys had it fitted for us half an hour later with much good humour and banter. Thanks Guys, really appreciate it. You can find them at

http://www.procaliberbend.com/

Again the pictures tell the story of our day:

　

Crescent Lake resort where we had a coffee, a fishermans paradise, as were most of the lakes.

　

Odell Lake Resort.

　

Odell Creek.

　

Davis Lake, we were going to call it Disappointment lake becasue we couldn't get to the water and if it hadn't been for some fire damage wouldn't have got this shot.

　

A massive lava flow which followed alongside us on our journey, not surprising since Davis lake was formed by a lava flow blocking the Oddell Creek. It was over 100 foot high in places.　

Twin Lakes.

　

Deschutes River.

　

Lunch at La Pine at a truck stop and Norm checked out what was parked up and had a chat with the owner of this rig (Peterbilt) with a 10 foot sleeper and a 53 foot trailer!

　

Lava Lake.

　

Elk Lake Resort, all happening here.

  

Devils Lake. This one was a real contrast, only 9 foot at it's depest and only 30acres.

And heading for Bend this was the view in our rear vision mirrors.

　

An impressive building in Bend where we are staying tonight.

And the Old Mill area where we had dinner tonight.

Bits and Bobs:

　

Words of wisdom from a shop window in Bend.

　

And a hitch hiker who attached itself to my arm at the bike shop.

Last two Night's Accommodation:

  

Eagle Crater Lake Inn, Chemult, OR 97731

Scary from the outside but has been nicely refurbished inside. Definately looks the pick of the ones here in town .... town is very challenged. Complimentary sodas in fridge and available in office. Complimentary basic continental breakfast parking and wifi so doing their best to be customer focused. Bed comfortable but highway literally at our front door and railway line at the rear so not entirely peaceful albeit that the trucks were greatly diminished through the night. No lock on the window ... in fact no catch at all so Norm retrieved a stick from outside to fit the channel at the base of the window. A can do man my Norm.