Sorry this is late. No internet last nite.
Guess this is gonna go where it wants. Top picture is of one lone rock that never eroded out of the cliff band.
Met several interesting cyclists. We shared accommodation stories. We’ve all had some interesting places to stay. Camping in a city park tonite with no internet but nice shower and grassy place to pitch a tent. We were warned to watch for ticks.
Hope to finish this trail in 2 days. I’ve had enough gravel trails, even though it is in very good shape. Just tiring because it requires constant pedalling.
I met John and Andre again and they are staying in this same campground.
Had sun all day today. It does wonders for one’s disposition. Passed the 1000 mile mark today.
I went to dinner in town (no internet connection) and just wanted a cold glass of chardonnay with dinner. The restaurants and bars don’t serve wine because it conflicts with the wineries. The guy was so nice. He told me to go across the street and buy a bottle and come back and have it with my meal .
Saw three snakes laying across the trail today. I tho’t they were rattlers but a local told me they are black snakes. One was about 4 ft long and more than an inch in diameter. He was across the whole darn trail. Barely missed running over his tail. Creepy.
Picture below is of my favorite little turtle I’ve seen a lot. Hope you can see his orange polka dots on his front legs and neck. Really cute.
49.4 miles today . 1025.8 total
BikerAl Across America 2018 