Day 20, 9/3/08

Out of coffee, we rode back to Charleston and the main route for a cup of coffee and a bite to eat. We went to the same market as last night and had biscuits and gravy, 1 sausage biscuit, 1 apple turnover, 2 coffees for under $10 and the food was incredible. The dogs in the neighborhood were all off leash just running around and hanging out at the market. As we were getting ready to leave, a guy drove up to the market with an elk laying in the bed of his pickup truck. And across the street fishermen were driving up to the seafood market with their fresh catch. A real outdoorsman town. Before we left Charleston we stopped by the seafood market and bought a smoked salmon jalapeno stick (kind of like a slim jim), a can of albacore tuna that they canned there on the premises, and some peppered fish jerky for later.

The first part of our 61 miles today was pretty hilly. One hill that we climbed up to the ridge line reminded me of cycling in Marin. It had views of the Pacific and it even has Oregon's version of the 7 sisters - called Seven Devils road. This 2 hour stretch was great riding and the best of the day.

Stopped in Bandon and found a coffee house. Bought some beans and had an espresso drink while we snacked on the salmon stick and the rest of our trail mix. Lunch was in a small place called Langlois. Picked up groceries in Port Orford and camped in Humbug State Park. Another very nice campground. Camped with other bike tourists we have been running into along the road. Cole, a student from UCSC, and 2 other guys.

Dinner was a Sam creation - hash browns, sausage, green pepper, onion, chilies, and cheddar cheese sauce. We devoured it. This is the driest campsite we have stayed on the ride so far. It was also warm in the evening. Early to bed, around 10:30 so we can get an early start in the morning and make it to California by end of day.