Day 1 Recap: It Didn't All Suck

Gotta take the good with the bad and this is some of the good

Most of my injury details are in the "It Could Have Been Worse," blog post.  As for the highlight of the day (unrelated to injury), I really enjoyed Washington Park and the point I rode out to before leaving Anacortes. Those side trips put me behind schedule and were partly responsible for making it an 80-mile day, but they were worth it.

Hung around to watch this guy jump off the cliffs in Anacortes, but he got busted by the Rangers before he ever had the chance.

Naval Air Station Whidbey Island

Had to stop and take this photo at NAS Whidbey for Derek.  Of course, he asked me if I went by before I ever had a chance to post it.  For those who don't know, our boy is training to be a Naval Aviator and is currently stationed at NAS Whiting Field in Florida.

Photo doesn't do Coupeville justice - neat little town

Coupeville dock

I thought the Coupeville - Pt. Townsend Ferry was actually in Coupeville, but it's about 10 miles up the road.  Messing around here really put me behind schedule.

Day 1 Recap: Anacortes to Quilcene, WA
Actual Miles:  80.0
Cumulative Miles:  88.0
Elevation Gain:  3,780'
Cumulative Elevation Gain:  3,880'
% Distance to Mexico:  4.7%