Author Archives: aryng
Meander
I didn’t get too far today. Started at Bullards beach. I touched the water, it is very cold. I stopped in Bandon for a bit, walked around the farmers market. I got on the road, eventually, but only made it … Continue reading
August 27, 2015 at 09:05PM note
Felt like a meandering day, but perhaps there was only a normal level of meander. I’ll try harder tomorrow. Found some good apples. Staying near Bandon tonight.
August 26, 2015 at 10:06PM note
Left the valley for the coast, arrived in the evening. Climbed a sand dune, high as the tree tops, to look out on a field of them! Sand and water everywhere.
August 25, 2015 at 09:42PM note
Spent the afternoon in Corvallis. Decided not to visit Eugene, though I’m so close, better to keep moving. Sleeping in woods near a cemetery-probably haunted.
August 24, 2015 at 09:34PM note
Helped stop a roadside fire this afternoon. Otherwise pleasant riding once I set out. I’m a little shy of Salem now.
STP
I left Seattle wondering a bit about what makes a good houseguest, and if I do ok, and what I could do better. Maybe just interacting with people in general. Sometimes I feel like I take more than I give … Continue reading
August 19, 2015 at 10:34PM note
I made it to Portland! It was very hot. Hanging out with the Boy and Kim!
17 August
My route is more heavily populated than I hope for. Today I’ve done a little traveling, with many stops to pick (eat) fruits, and to read. It was a clear day, had some nice views of Mt Rainier. Stopping for … Continue reading
Seattle
It had been a while since I visited with someone I already knew. Not to say Dave and I were close, we’d hung out a few times maybe four years ago, and crossed paths on occasion since. Anyway, he was … Continue reading
Traveling on ferries and berries
It is possible I’m not on bike tour anymore, just hopping around on boats, with short bike rides in between. The Alaska Marine Highway is quite a posh way to travel! These boats are grand. I was too excited to … Continue reading
