The road to Newport.

Two nights ago, I stayed with two wonderful warm showers hosts in Corvallis, Mary Ellen and Dennis.  They told me about a back route to the coast, and where I could avoid the crazy traffic of highway 20, and also ride the Yaquina Bay Rd, which had to be some of the most beautiful riding I've ever done in Oregon.

Corvallis is a little gem, that i really had no idea existed.  A cute town, with the Willamette gushing through, it seem like it would be a lovely place to raise a family, or spend some nurturing quiet time during for college.

I've got a lot of thoughts in my head at the moment, I've had a lot of good conversations.  mostly about community building and how enriching it is, and how in dire need we are of it.  Currently, it's 8:14, and I know I must get on the road to avoid the bulk of the 101 traffic.  sometimes bike touring is hard this way, always pushing.  Since I have a hard set date in LA, I'm contemplating taking it a bit more easy, and taking a train to make up the difference.  I just want to write more.  Somehow, I'm not finding the time.

I will find the time.

  

Beautiful Rickreall

I was amazed and awed by the beauty of Dave and Rachel's wedding. I can only hope that if/when I get married, that I will be part a love so rich and whole. I love them both and I'm so excited for what they do with their life together. Mmmuh!

Yay cooking in a kitchen!

First century!

My ass is on fire! Ha! 100 miles, finally done it. I wasn't thinking I would when I woke up this morning, but after the cycling gods have me 20 miles of glorious down hill and great tail winds, I had to go with it.

I'm celebrating with a beer and a motel room! Oh fuck the budget tonight! I dollar for every mile :) yeah, I feel good. Really fucking good. A meal and a shower is going to make this all wonderful!

Progress

Arrived at Williams lake after a long, hot day in the saddle. First good long day on my own. I didn't drink enough water and got a head ache, duh momoko. But I will be better. I got a late start, that's always a bad sign for me. So to make up for it, I pushed thro with short breaks. But I made it, here, before sun set, enjoying? an rv camp.

Sakura's supposed to come, I hope that happens.

I'm tired and salty, but strong. Tomorrow starts with a hill, and probably more of the same rolling hills like today.

Solo riding makes me blog more.

Shit finally got good

I'm eating so many blueberries!

The sun has finally come out.

Meat flavored chewing gum