In Victoria, seagulls and pigeons serve as the honorary replacements for the songbirds and crows of California. Waking up at 4:30 AM to catch a 6:00 ferry to Port Angeles back in Washington, we were crudely seen off by an orchestra of dissonant squawks and coos. Our next stop was Safeway, where we shopped for […]
We enjoyed a laid back morning at the hostel full of pool games and good laughs. We later explored a market containing a variety of international local vendors and satisfied our curiosities with a “shrub” drink (it’s okay—not what it sounds like) and delicious maple cookies. Growing hungrier by the minute, we bought lunch and […]
Today was our longest day with a 60 mile ride from Vancouver to Victoria. The morning was hard with a strong head wind but it was made better by a bald eagle sighting. After a long ferry ride we took a nice bike path to our hostel. We were delighted to see Harlan as we […]
This morning we were afforded a leisurely 8:30 wake up in the first beds that we have slept in for a while. The Samesun Hostel provided a luxurious breakfast of bagels and muffins, followed by the first modern laundry of the trip. After a relaxing morning we kickstarted our activities with a Greek lunch. After […]
Today began with a 12 mile ride to catch a bus into Vancouver. We were all super excited to reach Canada. When we got to Vancouver and reassembled the bikes, we sat down for a delicious lunch in a park with views of the distant sky scrapers. Koby rejoined us after taking care of Harlan […]
Today as we were leaving Burlington, WA, Harlan took a spill. While nonchalantly looking back, he ran into a pole and cut his leg, requiring stitches. We took him to the ER and he quickly regained his spirits. We then left Harlan to the friendly hospital staff and went to a bike shop. After some […]
Tuesday we woke up early to make an 11:30 ferry, or so we thought. Koby had told us it was at 11:30 when it was really at 12:30. Ironically, we had all suggested during the morning’s ride that Koby employ this strategy in the future. We rode the ferry leaving Orcus Island and crossed islands […]
Monday was not only our first opportunity to kick our feet onto the metaphorical coffee table, but our first chance to scrub out our reeking apparel. Concentrated camping soap and lake water has made me miss loading the washing machine. On another note, it was a treat to eat a hearty breakfast of dry Cheerios […]
Today we rode 28 miles. Our morning started with amazing views of the ocean and cliffs from a bridge. We caught an hour 15 minute ferry to Orcas Island with gorgeous views. We rode 8 miles through mountainous terrain into the main town where we got some much needed ice cream and groceries. We rode […]
Today was a long one. We biked 50 miles in harsh wind up the entire length of pristine Whidbey Island. Roads wound up and down, intense slopes with breath taking views of the surrounding alp-like mountains through lush green fields. We stopped at a sparkling beach to dip our feet and admire the scenery before […]