"It would be pleasant to be able to say of my travels with Charley, "I went out to find the truth about my country and found it." And then it would be such a simple matter to set down my findings and lean back comfortably with a fine sense of having discovered truths and taught them to my readers. I wish it were that easy. But what I carried in my head and deeper in my perceptions was a barrel of worms. I discovered long ago in collecting and classifying marine animals that what I found was closely intermeshed with how I felt at the moment. External reality has a way of being not so external after all."

John Steinbeck
Travels With Charley


So,

Off I go, from Anacortes, Washington to Lubec, Maine.

Thursday, May 22, 2014

Seattle/Anacortes

Seattle's great.  It's a wonderful city (lots of bikes).  Bev and I had a great visit with our niece, Danielle, who showed us the non-touristy part of town and treated us to a super meal.  Thanks Danielle.

We made our way up to Anacortes on Tuesday and checked in at the Ship Harbor Motel with astounding views of the bay, surrounding mountains (yes mountains, not hills) and the ferry terminal, the official beginning of the trip.

We said our tearful goodbyes yesterday morning and Bev drove back to the Seattle airport and after a long trip home dodging bad weather that included a missed flight in Philadelphia, arrived home this morning.

In the meantime, I have managed to pick up a case of the Seattle Crud!  I've been sick since last Friday and so I am hold up at the motel in Anacortes for a couple days of rest and recovery.  I'll try my luck and start my ride tomorrow.

Yesterday I made my way over to the beach and Sarah took my picture with my back wheel in the Pacific.  I'll see if I can figure out how to post this picture from the road (It should be no surprise that just to do this post from the Anacortes Library is a major feet for me).

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  1. UnknownMay 22, 2014 at 4:43 PM

    We did indeed have a wonderful time in Seattle. Boy, those Cascade Mountains sure look daunting! Much love to you, John. Safe travels, sweetie. I miss you!
    Bev

    When you dip your back wheel in the Pacific, make sure to held your head up high and don't get your feat wet!!!
    -Paul

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  2. UnknownMay 27, 2014 at 8:53 AM

    John, I hope you'll soon be having a better time. Take care of yourself and be more like me and don't trust anybody...

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