There are no pictures with this post because it rained on us from 8:30 a.m. when we began the ride in Shelton until 3:30 p.m. when we arrived in Aberdeen. We discovered many things on this leg of the trip.
One was the ongoing debate between highway and byway riding. Highway riding is noisy with lots of traffic whizzing by, but the shoulders are wide and generous. Byway riding is mostly quieter, but it there are lousy narrow shoulders and trucks and cars go whizzing by even though less frequently. Dave and I have been debating this back and forth.
Despite that we road on highway 101, 108, 8 and 12 in the course of the day for a 48 mile total. We arrived soaked in Aberdeen and found a really great hotel with a hot tub and a spacious room and, best of all, within walking distance of a Wal-Mart. Yes I said Wal-Mart. We have become fans because they have everything you could possibly need for the things we are doing.
Another debate between Dave and I about hills. I appreciate them, just a less frequently than he does. With all the gear we have discovered that hills are way more a challenge than we would have thought. Many have required us to push the bikes up them. Dave likes walking with the bike cause it exercises different muscles. I will ride a bit, catch my breath, ride some more, etc. But we make it.
Aberdeen is a Lumber and Fishing town, a very gritty crossroads. Nevertheless the people were great, including the people at the Ky Fry Chi who invited us to spend the night at the mission with them. It has clean beds. We politely declined, but enjoyed the fellowship of the road with them
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