Tag: Washington
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Concluding Thoughts
One week ago I completed my bike trip and was on my way home courtesy of Amtrak’s Coast Starlight route. I tried to reflect on the previous six weeks and attempted to draw meaning from the experience, but got distracted every time I looked out the window of my sleeper car. I finally settled on…
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Day 3
There’s not a lot to report today. As rides go, it was a fairly short one. The meandering and recreational pace was a welcome change. The rain last night didn’t interrupt my sleep, but my wet tent fly weighted down my panniers. I was happy to finally reach Raymond and see Willapa Bay. Since I…
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Day 2
Dodged the rain bullet today, so I’m feeling particularly grateful that I didn’t have to endure traffic splashes and spray. That’s right. The last two miles were on U.S. 101, my lover for the next couple of weeks anyway. To be perfectly honest, I’m not thrilled with the prospect of being a rabbit for cars…
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Day 1
Day one is in the books! I got to the ferry terminal about 30 minutes early and chatted with few folks on bikes who were also waiting for the ferry. Joseph and Oscar (six years old and on a trail-a-bike) were planning to visit a children’s museum in Bremerton. Sherry was a long-time Naval Shipyard…
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DAY 0 – First Thoughts
It’s difficult to know with certainty what compels someone to take on these kinds of challenges and I’m afraid I don’t have any insight into the “why” I’m heading to San Diego on my bicycle. What I do know is I feel extremely fortunate to believe this trip is achievable. Most of the route will…