Monday, September 22, 2008

Gualala to Bodega Bay

53.5 miles, 3550 feet of climbing, road kill (1 deer, 1 raccoon, 2 skunk scents, 2 snakes)

We woke up, looked outside and had this sudden, unexplained craving for a turkey sandwich. Okay, it was sudden but it is easy to explain as we had two not-so-wild turkeys roaming around our cabin.
Today was another beautiful sunny day on the California coast. The views were outstanding - especially between Fort Ross and Jenner. Today's topology was similar to yesterday. Few big climbs but lots of overall climbing - or as we like to say - "death by 1000 paper cuts."
After feeling like Superman yesterday (nothing like a wheel that spins), Arn was feeling a bit like Superman on kryptonite today. His right heel followed Deborah's lead and is now barking on every climb. Only two more days till San Francisco and a long, well earned rest!
One interesting site just outside of Bodega Bay was the view of homes getting ready to meet the sea. A couple had already fallen in - we saw foundations hanging over the edge of the road. Still, some folks are making a desperate attempt to save their properties by piling concrete "highway dividers" on the shore as a breakwater. At least one of the places was for rent!

1 comment:

Dave said...

Hopefully "The Birds" didn't present an issue in Bodega.