Last night was very cold and it was even colder when we emerged from the tent! I put on several layers, leg warmers, gilet, windproof, waterproof and thick gloves and we set off on what was described in our route book as the best part of the Oregon coastline. After 50 miles battling a headwind and rain forecast, coupled with several long hills, one of which continued relentlessly upwards for 4 miles, we arrived in Brookings. We had dried the tent off by waving it frantically in the wind at the side of the road during the day. Rob must have been tired as it was he who actually suggested we stay in a motel tonight (hurray, hurray, hurray!). I reluctantly agreed ha ha.
A lovely couple we met whilst waving our tent in the wind had recommended a motel in Brookings so, exhausted, we checked in there, only to find Giles and his wife ( the aforementioned lovely couple) staying in the room next door. Rob chatted to Giles which resulted in an invitation from them for us to stay with them in San Diego when we get there! The friendliness and generosity of the American people we have met here is unbelievable!
Tomorrow we will cross over into the state of California so of course it will be sun sun sun all the way from there!
You seem to be a bit unlucky with the weather but never mind California (the sunshine state) is rihht ahead. Keep smiling (and pedalling).
ReplyDeleteYou seem to be a bit unlucky with the weather but never mind California (the sunshine state) is rihht ahead. Keep smiling (and pedalling).
ReplyDeleteHad no wifi for a few days so just caught up on your recent travels. Scenery looks great and even a couple of sunny days amongst the cold , wind and rain! I'm very impressed ( surprised?) with your continued enthusiasm , Nicola ( especially when he gets grumpy - but then I've been known to have my moments) . V good blog too.
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