When the going gets tough........

What I forgot to mention was when we were stormbound in Cape Lookout we had no food.

We had bought enough for our evening meal but nothing for the next day. Michael wandered into the car park with a lean and hungry look begging for food. A very nice couple escaping back to Portland unloaded there spare food - chicken, bagela, cheese, nachos, soup and much more. We fed well.

Back to now - we left Depoe under dark skys and headed to Newport and an appointment with a bike shop to change my bottom bracket. Parts ordered in Astoria and within an hour we were on our way - yet another very helpful and friendly cycle shop.
The sun came out and the roads dried and we had a great afternpon in the warm glow of the sun. We camped by the river in Waldport at the marina and had a fantastic plate of ribs at Brads - great home cooking.
Hard day today - some big climbs with some fantastic views. Great long beaches and huge cliffs with crashing waves but we worked hard. Towards the end we were all flagging a little and we were then overtaken by a young lady - Michael spurted on to catch her - no chance I said but he is a trier if nothing else.

We are in Florence in a very ordinary motel.  Weather is good and all is well.
Odo 670.