Day Two

Saturday
The ride yesterday afternoon proved very interesting. A number of ridges work their way to the shore, necessitating several steep climbs of between 200 and 800 feet. I 'knew' they were coming from the map but, really didn't know 'till they arrived. Today there is but one 800 foot climb towards the end of the day. The scenery is beautiful if cloudy. Last night I stayed in a state park that featured raised platforms for tenting. I slept better on the therma-rest than I thought I would. Packed out early in a light rain only to wait 45 minutes for the local restaurant to open. Great breakfast: eggs, cottage potatoes, and a large bagel. Brunched in Garibaldi and plan to eat again in Seaside before the climb. Rain held off for awhile but I think it is here to stay. One good thing: the new shoes seemed to have solved the problems I was having with my feet. No excuses left.

At last nights campsite I was joined by three groups. Rob is traveling from Seattle to Oakland. He is a seasoned traveler. Lucky, from Australia, is riding from Seattle to Mexico than flying to Toronto where he will bike to Newfoundland. A German couple, retired, began in Whitehorse and will ride to Oakland as well.