Inclement Weather

It's been an interesting week. In Astoria brother and I made the call to start our trip late and make it short. The weather foretold of much rain and wind. It isn't the rain I mind, but the wind. The wind is what could toss me in front of a steel-wheeled machine moving horribly fast, so safety first, right? After all, that's why I've got all the bright pink gear and flashing lights.

It is to keep the night sweats away! Salt on everything!

We stayed over in Cannon Beach, then the next day brother and I back tracked up to Seaside, OR so I could stay in the only hostel within biking distance. That was our last day of this trip together. A sad thing for sure. It's been so much fun hanging out with Ben. We get along really well and traveling together proved to be comical and entertaining. A blast is what some people may call our time together.

I've been waiting out wind and rain here in Seaside. I stayed in a quiet hostel (alone in a 6 person dorm room) on the first night. No complaints! It was a pretty good deal. My bags dried out, though everything is filthy. Covered in road muck, as is my bike. Feels like actual street cred. Ha! Last night and tonight I'm Couchsurfing. I've got a very generous host who has a large home and many beds!

It's been a challenge to wait and make plans, instead of just jumping on my bike and riding. Despite how much I disdain saying this, a little planning can go a long way. So, I've taken advantage of this inclement weather and have gotten stops and couches set up through Oregon. Should be in California by the end of the week!

Bright and early I'll get back on the road! Until tomorrow, I'll enjoy my mistress, the ocean. She sure is mighty this week.

Feels good. It feels real good.

Sea foam. I for one have never seen green sea foam, by the way.