67 miles today. The sun just set over heavy breathing waves and the air temperature dropped as a light fog rolled in. We were treated at the end of the day with a long descent winding through redwoods concluding at a lookout over a much different Pacific than up north. It had been two days since we went inland when the ocean was grey and brown. Now it is too clear and bright blue with osprey diving for dinner and sea lions bathing in the sun. Ben and I went for a swim. The perfect finally to the hardest day of the trip. I felt strong and rode fast up hills to keep my cadence high--regardless of any opposition in my heart or lungs. It felt good, like racing.
We camped with a Canadian couple that we'd all met on separate occasions. After dinner we chatted casually and the conversation found way to healthcare. I enjoy talking with those who work in the industries that economic policy so heavily, and sometimes sneakily, affects. With my knife I carved a little bit of float into the fixed cleats I bought yesterday (the shop only had the no float cleats).
Taking an easier day tomorrow as a reward for the pain I've omitted from today's venture.
-niko (by the pacific)
Your new friends look like some interesting characters! I'm assuming they're from a cooler climate than you, since you're in sleeves and they are more nakie.
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