Flew home to Austin on Monday, arriving around 11:30 pm, and couldn't help but immediately notice the 88 degree temperature. This, on the heels of airports in Seattle and Phoenix and flights that were packed to the gills. I made a conscious decision that I was not going to let my return to the "real … Continue reading August 10, 2016 – Post ride final thoughts →

I decided to walk the one mile to Sea-Tac International Airport and do "reconnaisance" in preparation for traveling tomorrow. Located the Southwest Airlines arrival and checkin stations. Then, walked across the airbridge to the light rail station and rode downtown. I had decided to check out the iconic Seattle space needle, since it might be … Continue reading August 7, 2016 Seattle, WA →

After reprising breakfast with Shirley at the Days Inn, I checked out of the Robin Hood Motel and biked downtown to the ferry terminal to catch the Victoria Clipper to Seattle. I purposely arrived an hour prior to departure to make sure there were no glitches with the bike. The Victoria Clipper is a high … Continue reading August 6, 2016 Victoria –> Seattle via ferry →

Last full day in Canada. Hard to believe the trip is almost over. Had a wonderful breakfast across the street at the Days Inn. My middle-aged server, Shirley, was a real character - in a good way. Short and solid (not heavy), she had a deep chested gruff sounding voice that barked out sweet nothings. I … Continue reading August 5, 2016 Victoria, BC, CA – sightsee and rest – 20 miles riding →

Awoke early with the sad realization that this phase of the adventure is ending, and feeling so grateful for my time with Pam and Carin. One of those special interludes that changes you in some ways that you cannot even describe at the moment, even as you know you are somehow being changed. I was … Continue reading August 4, 2016 Port Coquitlam –> Victoria via Tsawwssen ferry & Lochside Trail →

Took a break from the blog and spent the last few days just enjoying my friends and coming up with the game plan for the end of the ride. The theme for this ride has become increasingly clear to me - it is all about the journey and not the destination. My first post on … Continue reading August 3, 2016 Port Coquitlam →