More civilization as I begin the 6-day, People's Coast Classic and follow the gorgeous coastline through the towns of Seaside, Cannon Beach, and Manzanita, then around Nehalem Bay & finishing this 72-miler in the cheese town of Tillamook. Time to say good-bye to my Shanghai Crow's Nest and Lynne and Al who immediately welcomed me into their home like family. Thank you for everything, including the history of Astoria. I love this town, especially on a glorious day like today! First 18 miles done and I'm checking out Seaside. Definitely feel a little more stress riding with a group, and can't help not liking it when I get passed. Relax, you old geezer, just like Steve Martin in The Jerk, you have a Special Purpose! Knee still feels good. Don't like this achilles tightness though. Really working on not favoring either leg. Nice, easy, balanced stroke. Having a late lunch in Manzanita Beach with Steve and Cathy Gibson. Muy bueno tacos.
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Bucky
9/8/2013 09:19:34 am
Jeff, Loving the blog and your journey. I'm inspired to reach. I promised my daughter that we would hike half dome in the spring and plan to put Mt. Whitney on the agenda for next fall. Keep truckin.
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