Icyhot feels amazing

Today was our easy day. We rode about thirty miles instead of our normal seventy. Nevertheless, I still managed to push my knee too hard at the end of the day. I am in my tent with icy hot and a wrapping around the quad tendon that inserts on the medial side of the knee. This has happened before, and I've been better with a few hours of rest. To be extra careful, we are staying here tomorrow. Zero miles!

In the morning we all split and did our own thing. I went to the lighthouse and visitor center at Yaquina Head. I could hear the surf from all the way atop the cliffs. Below, suffers braved the cold to catch some waves, and seabirds gathered in abundance.



The Yaquina lighthouse was built in 1872. I bought a pin at the visitor center to add to my pin bag. It says Oregon coast, 101.





My finger was in the way for this next shot.


After the lighthouse I had a salmon sandwich at a small cafe with Samir. Then we went to the library where I charged my phone and read On Beauty.


Then came the beach ride. This was so much fun. We probably rode a mile before having to exit to the 101.

My leg began hurting when we pulled off to see a glassblower work. I remembered how much fun glassblowing was at school, and it was exhilarating to see the artisan work, since I could follow his process.


We ended the day with double cheeseburgers made over a wood fire. I called home and talked to almost everyone. I miss talking to people, especially family, but I will soon be back to the world of gchat and constant text messaging. The lull in connectivity is rather relaxing actually. I am glad I am here. Night!