September 17, 2022
Day 8 - Winlock to Cathlamet
| Heart | 0 | Comment | 0 | Link |
The day broke overcast and crisply cold (about 45 degrees F), but dry, and I joked with the group that, as a Californian, it was sub-Amber riding temperature. On the bright side, because we were staying in the lodge, we had the luxury of a hot breakfast — scrambled eggs, hash browns, and sausage.
For warmth, I layered up with a wool layer under my jersey, leggings over my shorts, long-fingered gloves, and my rain jacket on top of my wind jacket. (I know, I know, I’m a wimp.) And off we went on our day’s adventure.
Our route took us through Toledo, a small town with a population of 631 as of 2020.
One barn advertising a tonic for “weak women” caught our attention. I wondered aloud what that even meant, but no one seemed to know.
As we entered the Longview area, we rounded a bend in the road and were rewarded with spectacular views of the Cowlitz river.
The last part of the ride through Longview and beyond was spent largely on the highway. The traffic wasn’t too bad, though, and the shoulders normally sufficient.
I arrived at the Elochoman Slough marina, where we would camp for the night, before 3:00 pm and had time to enjoy the views of the Columbia River.
| Heart | 2 | Comment | 0 | Link |
It was my turn to cook dinner (mine and another woman, Linda), and we made salmon, corn on the cob, and an arugula salad, served with dinner roles. I was nervous about cooking the salmon on the camp griddle, but it turned out well and everyone seemed to enjoy it.
Today's ride: 57 miles (92 km)
Total: 361 miles (581 km)
| Rate this entry's writing | Heart | 8 |
| Comment on this entry | Comment | 1 |
1 year ago