Another day of this incredible tour. Riding along the gorgeous Pacific coastline...in late summer weather...in good health...with your brother...you almost have to pinch yourself to see if it is really happening. A lot of climbing today. But we have gotten a lot stronger and we are not having any problems with the climbing. Stopped several times to take in the views.
We broke for lunch around 3 pm at Ragged Point. Made it to Hearst Castle in San Simeon around 4. Tours were all sold out for today, but we decided to spend the night in the area and catch a tour tomorrow morning at 8:20. We camped at San Simeon State Beach, approximately 5 miles south of San Simeon which would mean a very early start and a good 10 miles of cycling off-route. Fitting in the tour of the castle also puts pressure on our schedule to arrive in Imperial Beach & the border with Mexico on Saturday. But I have been to Hearst Castle many times and know that it is a must-see, especially when we are this close and Sam has never seen it.
The campground at San Simeon State Beach was...let's just say difficult to find much to write home about. What a zoo. It was crawling with people and our tent was only about 10 yards from the HWY 1. At least the place had showers. We also had one of those campground neighbors who plays loud music and has loud, drunken conversations late into the night. Dinner concoction was pasta, chicken breast, and cream of mushroom soup. Forty three miles today.
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