Day 5
Yachats,OR - Sunset Bay Sate Park, OR: 83.1
Victims of the Map
Sipping on our first hot cup of coffee/tea this trip, Dusty and I warm our bones in Brewed Awakenings in Brandon, OR. We would be lying to you if we said it has been warm and sunny. Matter of fact we each have a pair of board shorts that have found their way to the bottom of our bags and it appears they might remain there for some time. The temperature has been cold and damp but the biking has provided terrific views and a variety of terrain. We FINALLY uploaded some pictures on our day off here in Brandon. Maintenance on the bikes, TLC for the bodies and drying out our rain soaked gear include some of our other chores.
As we order our second meal of the day from ol' Eldra here in the coffee shop we see the California border on our maps. Miss-marked mileage, wrong names, closed businesses, construction, the term "unmarked road" are all traps the maps have lured us into. It is a treat to travel with a guy like Dusty because when you receive news at the end of a day's ride like, "That camp site is closed, the next place to pop a tent is 19 miles back North of here," he really takes the news well. When your on a bike, U-turns, back tracking and unplanned mileage can be demoralizing. As you pass the beautiful overlook of squawking seals for the second time, you find yourself cursing the creatures instead of stopping to take pictures.
Check out the pics, we are healthy and happy...miss everyone!

Fun Facts:
Gas Price: $2.99
Morning Climate: Cloudy and mid-40s
Daily High's: 60's
Total Saddle Time: 34 Hours, 2 Minutes, 51 Seconds
Oregon Rocks: OR State Parks allow hiker/bikers for 5 bucks!
Avg. Speed: no more...it stinks seeing a good days average go down the tank when you roll into town searching for groceries, libraries, post offices, etc.
Most Popular OR Beach Attire: jeans & sweatshirt!
Number of Showers since June 22nd: 3
Number of Laundry Mats: 1