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So I’ve found internet in the parking lot of the Tillamook cheese factory. At first I was sitting in the van, typing among bagels, peanut butter (generously donated to us by the Youth Center in Seaside!) cream cheese, bananas, and hungry riders, but unfortunately a large RV parked itself between me and the connection so I am sitting outside on the curb. It’s chilly. But not raining!!! Finally, it’s amazing how much everyone’s spirits lift when the sun comes out. Not that I’d call this sunny, just a nice lack of water pouring down.
This morning we began our day by being treated to a yummy, big and warm breakfast by Father Paul of Nehalem Bay (pronounced Nah-Hay-Lem). With unlimited coffee! Warm drinks, especially with a caffeine lift in them are so appreciated after going to bed exhausted and waking up to another day of cycling. I have become a coffee addict – I thought it would never happen, but now as I realize the change that comes over me when I have a mug of it. I feel like it’s just the best thing to do for the team. Like showering, or wearing clean clothing…
Oregon is beautiful! Spectacular, fabulous, stupendously incredible, wonderfully gorgeous. We stop at every lookout point to oggle at the view. Wow, it makes me ever more grateful to be on this adventure.
Something else that makes me ever grateful is the kindness of our mom and support driver Karin. She’s always looking out for the team and happy to see us! Go Karin!
We’ll be putting up some more pictures soon. Tonight is the second of three nights of camping in a row, so there isnt much around but when we have internet again we’ll send something more out to you all. It’s great to be able to receive the blog comments as well. It is something that certainly warms our hearts to know that people are courious about our journey. I am glad to tell you that everyone is safe and sound despite ridiculous logging trucks, rain, and unpredictable weather. The plastic grocery bags we at first refused to use have become our best friends as they keep our toes dry.
Thank you for listening!
sincerely Emma – 2008 Ride Leader