McDonald Creek

A good night's sleep in a bed was exactly what I needed. I woke up feeling great and ready to go.

Last night I unloaded some stuff that I didn't think I was going to use. Probably about 15 pounds. Was going to the post office to mail it home, but forgot it was Sunday. I had to repack all that weight. :(

It looked like it was going to storm when I headed out, thankfully it never did.

First thing, a climb up 1271 feet. Almost double what I've done prior to that. I wonder if there's ever going to be a day that I don't dread the hill in front of me then slowly struggle to get to the top of it.

As soon as I got to the top the sun started shining and I got to see the ocean!

Had a couple of coyotes cross the road right in front of me. They are smaller than I thought they would be. If you hear a pack of them howling in the night you world think them much bigger.

Saw a giant Paul Bunyan, and his best friend blue.

I stopped for lunch at the log cabin cafe in Klamath and had a cheeseburger. Yummy. Then I took the Newton B. Drury parkway scenic ride thru the Redwood forest.

The ride was beautiful. The height alone of
the trees inspired awe. I had to hug one of these old, majestic beauties. One of the trees is estimated to be 1500 years old. It is humbling to stand in front of something that old, and is still living, and thriving. Oh the things that tree has seen!

When I was leaving Orick I saw a great country store. I didn't really need anything, but I had to go in and buy something. It was so welcoming

Today's ride was 45 miles. I stopped at the elk country campground for the night.

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