As fitting an end to this trip, the sun came out!
Got up early again, hit the delightful Firehouse pancake breakfast and back on the road for the final day. Thought I would be a little disappointed to be finishing but wasn't in the least. I was excited to give the body a rest, a long shower, laundry, a bed, and many other things. Furthermore, Doug had a list of things he had scheduled to do, namely a minor league baseball that his medical practice was sponsoring as well as a Mariner game on Wednesday.
Our little patch of grass in Allyn-notice I now have added more stuff to the back of the bike. Poor Dougie's back hurts! Started calling me Sherpa Shaun!
Was another great ride into his hometown of Tacoma. Good roads with little traffic and absolutely delightful sunshine that had been absent for 2 days. Though heard some groans on several hills along the way, my boy Doug did remarkably well considering he had been on his bike only a few times in the last week after having broken his toe.
Crossed another beautiful bridge over the Puget Sound and had just 3 miles to his house where the end to this fairytale of a trip would be.
There were some tentative moments along this trip where I didn't think I could finish. That now behind me, I feel so accomplished. It was indeed a great feeling to roll up to his house and get off the bike for the final time.
DONE!!
What a trip!!
I'll take the next few days to relax and try and put some last thoughts together about what this bike trip has meant to me and post one last time.
5 comments:
Congratulations over and over. What a great accomplishment. We are sooooo proud of you,Shaun. You must put your blog into book form. We have loved it daily.
Enjoy the rest for 'THE HONEYMOON IS OVER; as your grandfather Sava would say>
Lots of love
Dad & Mom
I'm so impressed-I'm sure you're ready to head home-I told Tram, I really hope you shower first. There's not many people that would want or could do a trip like this one so congratulations-what an awesome accomplishment-this blog is really awesome-you need to make sure you figure out how to get it printed.
CONGRATS my friend...YOU DID IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Hey Shaun
We returned last evening from an 8 day self guided whitewater
rafting trip on the Salmon. It was a great trip and a great time to be
totally disconnected from the endless political drivel, cell phones,
newspapers, TV, computer etc.. We loaded up two man Cataraft and set off on
the 80 mile adventure transiting the state from East to West. Started just
below Missoula and ended in Riggins where the Salmon joins up with the Snake
to continue on to the Columbia Gorge and out to the Pacific. Fortunately the
brakes worked so we didn't end up going that far! Some good rapids and
wonderful scenery through the Frank Church Wilderness. Took a tent with us
but didn't need to put it up as there was no rain. Great sleeping on the
beach under sky full of stars.
Very pleased to learn after our return about your victorius arrival at planned destination. We were happy to make your acquaintance!
Harry and Karen
PS This just in from friends who we have been discussing a coast to coast ride next summer celebrating our 70th, What do you think? :
ANNOUNCING
The first, and possibly the last,
W.O.F.E.A.D.B.R.A.C.
(Wandering Old Farts Eating And Drinking Bike Ride Around Colorado)
This is a self-contained, non-camping, credit card supported ride. So far the group consists of an ol' geezer and his very attractive, much younger wife. They enjoy nice hotels, fine(but cheap) wine, cold beer and tasty food.
Possible overnight stops: Kremmling, Frisco, Vail, Glenwood Springs, Rifle, Meeker, Craig, and Steamboat Springs, Colorado.
Beginning: Tabernash, Colorado; August 10, 2008
Ending; Tabernash, Colorado: whenever
A short ride to see how we like bicycle touring. What do you think?
Walt
Shaun
Please advise if you have not received previous message about your trip and our planned trip.
thanks!
Harry
hwhidaho@cox.net
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