Day 5, ~508 miles. A fairly long day from Woodfords to Boise via Monitor Pass. Fortunately, it never got too hot that day although I took longer gas stops this time around.

Markleeville, CA. Had gone 140 miles since our last gas stop in Angels Camp the day before. Premium was a whooping $3.749 a gallon at this Markleeville gas stop. Still, cheaper than out in Big Sur. ;^)

Monitor Pass, CA. Rode right past this sign facing north, and had to return back here for a photo op. We were riding into the sun much of the way. ;^(

Monitor Pass, CA. Here's what's on the other side of Hwy 89 at the crest. Fairly easy to miss it altogether as it's that good of a road.

Monitor Pass, CA. Here's the view to the west from top of Monitor Pass. Can't recall if that's a burn-out, skidmark or a tar snake on foreground of road.

Monitor Pass, CA. Going downhill, we pulled over on this turnout to eyeball Slinkard/Little Antelope Valley down below to the south.

Topaz Lake, NV. Snapped this pic looking south from my booth inside the restaurant at Topaz Lake Lodge where we had breakfast before splitting up.

The West Walker River in Hoye Canyon along Hwy 208 before the Hwy 339 jct was the most amazing sight I laid eyes on riding btw Topaz Lake and Fernley in Nevada.

McDermitt, NV. My 4th gas stop of the day where premium was $3.459 gallon at this Texaco. Winnemucca Chevron was $3.459 gallon while the Shell in Fernley off I-80 was $3.359. Parked in the shade here for awhile before taking off for Jordan Valley. This town is an Indian Reservation.

Jordan Valley, OR. My 5th and final gas stop for $3.469 gallon. Took a 1/2 hour butt break here. Stayed a little longer than planned as the Sheriff parked behind me for awhile, and didn't want to take the chance of being cited for loud pipes. After he left, I split and got home about 90 minutes later. Has been two days since I got home, and still haven't washed the bike yet. ;^)