Day 17: Gualala, CA to Tomales, CA

9/20/2013

I ride through Jenner and over the Russian River, then turn inland at Bodega Bay through Valley Ford and into the historic village of Tomales. The 64-mile day is my last before I'll start seeing more people in ten minutes than I've seen in ten days. Also looks like rain is on the way, but I'm hopeful that I'll be able to stay ahead of it. It's clear now as I depart from Gualala.

Whoa, that doesn't look good

...and just when the sun popped over the trees, the clouds said, "not today, pal"

Gone fishin'

Clouds have passed and sun is back!

Peninsula at Bodega Bay in the distant background

Preview of coming attraction

Apple 6

Russian River

Nailed it

Gonna have the crow tacos at The Birds in Bodega Bay,

You let us watch this movie, mom, and it scared the crap out of me

Indelibly etched in my subconscious

...and now in a matter of 5 minutes, the fog rolled in - I'm getting the hell outta here

Caww! Caww!

I got news for ya Sheila, you're not getting there in a truck

Dolly Llama

Turkey trailer trash

The Tomales Bank is Not A Tomales Bank

The Continental Inn, where your pets are welcome but your bike needs to be left in the downstairs hallway

4 Comments

Laura Rosseisen

9/20/2013 11:47:42

"Pictures don't even do it justice. It's a combination of what you're seeing and how you feel when you see it. " Perfect! Ever since returning from my week on the Oregon Coast (which gets paler in comparison to your ride day by day) I've struggled for words to describe the experience. You captured them for me and I look forward to using them. Ride on!

Jeff Fredericks

9/20/2013 12:28:54

I know you can relate, Laura!

Steve Gibson

9/20/2013 17:24:54

While I find joy in reading your daily blog posts and viewing your photos, it does not suppress a desire to be riding along side you. As I have stated before, what a great adventure you are experiencing! See you soon.

Jeff Fredericks

9/20/2013 18:24:17

Thanks, Steve. You should do it. You'd have a blast!

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Day 17: Gualala, CA to Tomales, CA

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