Hwy 101

Aug 29

As promised, we headed north on Hwy 101 and met many, many cyclists headed south.  Going south, in fact, is by a very wide margin the more popular direction of travel.  Something about the advantage of some prevailing wind patterns.  I said, 'If I can survive the hairdryer-south-wind in Kansas, I can take a little cool breeze from the pacific."  As it turns out, the winds are a little more variable than the spooky-story-tellers predicted and we have had 3 days of pedaling in south or west wind. It's a good thing too, because we've been a little distracted by the scenery.

We have taken liberal advantage of the plentiful state parks/campgrounds (with showers!) that have hiker/biker sites.  These are walk/ride in only sites that are reserved, usually at a respectable distance, and typically grassy so they can be pretty posh.  There are picnic tables and showers also. <thumb up>

Last night we got to the campground kinda late (6:30p) and found that one of the yurts had become available so we palmed over $40 and spent our first night in a yurt.

It was about 16' round with lots of natural light which was great.  It was also very sound permeable, which was not.  I fail to see why anyone would find it desirable or necessary to bring a Pomeranian camping...even car camping.
ETA: Unless they (Pomeranians) are emergency food or a sacrfice in case a larger, meaner dog/bear/person goes on the attack.