Started the day walking down to the waterway behind the motel - was blown away by the reflection of the clouds on the still water. Unbelievable!I decided that I wanted to go whale watching, since I have never done that and I can't imagine it would get any better than here. Left the motel at … Continue reading July 9, 2016 Victoria – 10.35 miles →

My ferry over to Victoria didn't leave until 12:45 pm. Took my own sweet time with the morning studies and prayer. Called everyone one last time before entering Canada and the $1 per minute kicks in, although LaDonna taught me last month about WhatsApp, which allows you to text and call internationally for free. Works … Continue reading July 8, 2016 Port Angeles –> Victoria BC Canada – Ferry + 8 miles →

Woke up after a good night's sleep, and feeling remarkably well after biking 88 miles yesterday. Still kind of shaking my head at the various unanticipated interactions with people yesterday, culminating with the loving warmth and hospitality with which I was received by Becky and Lewis. Becky biked off to work early, and Lewis and I … Continue reading July 7, 2016 Sequim –> Port Angeles – 22 miles →

This was tacked on a bulletin board of the breakfasrpt room at the Super 8. A good omen for what turned out to be one of the best days to date.Headed out on Hwy 101 at 7:40 am to get an early start, since I planned to ride 78 miles to Sequim. The first 52 … Continue reading July 6, 2016 Shelton –> Sequim – 87.6 miles →

Decided to take a full rest day in Shelton since I was staying at a place I liked which was conveniently located to stores, restaurants, etc. Also, right next to Hwy 101, which is the next leg of the journey. My legs needed a good rest as well.I was eating breakfast when a couple approximately … Continue reading July 5, 2016 Rest Day in Shelton, WA →

Happy 4th of July!Can't say I was in much of a holiday spirit as I started the day. Feeling a little blue and a lack of motivation. Started contemplating ditching the ride and heading for either Seattle or Portland to catch a flight home. Stayed in this emotional place for an hour or so, constantly … Continue reading July 4, 2016 Elma –> Shelton, WA – 28 miles →

Took my time getting up and reading/studying. Looked at the maps, and the immediate plan is to proceed north, mostly likely go to Vancouver Island and Victoria, and assess from there. All this subject to change moment by moment, of course. I am looking at this more and more as a growth opportunity. Time alone … Continue reading July 3, 2016 Raymond –> Elma, WA – 38.7 miles →

Randy pointed out this poster in the restaurant where we had breakfast. Little did I know how applicable it would be to the day ahead. Had one of the best veggie omelets ever for breakfast, then we started up the coast on Hwy 101 for the 18 mile ride to Astoria. The weather was quite cool … Continue reading July 2, 2016 Seaside, OR –> Raymond, WA – 70 miles →

First thought as I woke up was that it was my friend Bob Renfro's birthday  - Happy Birthday!Randy and I walked down to this lovely little cafe and had a terrific breakfast. Everything tasted so fresh and flavorful. Plus, the waitress was very friendly. Good start to the day.Before leaving Pacific City, I had to … Continue reading June 30, 2016 Pacific City –> Rockaway Beach, OR via Three Capes Scenic Route – 42.3 miles →

"Man's chief and highest end is to glorify God, and fully to enjoy Him forever."      (from Westminster Catachism I studied as part of my confirmation)Like most people, I have spent a good amount of time wondering and worrying about what my "purpose" is in life. I have come to believe that the foregoing statement … Continue reading July 1, 2016 Rockaway Beach –> Seaside, OR – 35 miles →