Staying in a cabin last night instead of a tent was a good call, as it rained most of the night, and I was able to get an earlier start to the day by not dealing with the tent.
After a short ride into Winthrop I stopped at Three Fingered Jack’s Saloon for some excellent coffee and what may be the best steak, eggs, and hashbrowns I’ve ever eaten. If you happen to be driving through Winthrop someday, plan to stop there for some great food.
Then it was time for the ride through North Cascades National Park where it snowed last night. The lowest temperature I saw on my bike’s display was 38 degrees, just west of Washington Pass, with rain and a bit of snow in the mix. The Cascades were nice, but I was expecting more. I will say this though: if I was still climbing rocks and mountains, I’d consider moving here just for the Cascades.
I made it to Coupeville, Washington with about ten minutes to spare for my reserved ferry crossing to Port Townsend. The ferry is so smooth I didn’t even notice when we started moving.
After another hour of riding I was at the campground where I’ll be for two nights before heading into Seattle. My campsite has a nice view of the Olympic Mountains, though Highway 101 is pretty close, and it sounds like a freeway interstate. I’m surprised at how many people are here on the Olympic Peninsula, but maybe I shouldn’t be.
I had planned on riding a 315-mile circumnavigation of the Olympic Peninsula tomorrow, but I might just take the day off and chill here at my campsite. You know, a Sabbath sort of rest. ?
The couple in the campsite next to me are semi-retired, and he’s a PCUSA pastor who started in the PCA years ago. He also knew Tim Keller personally. We’ve had a couple conversations about camping, EVs (electric vehicles), motorcycles, preaching, Hebrews, theology, church, families, etc.
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Photo gallery of day 6
