Up to October 17th

October 11th, Sitka AK
Hitched to town, picked up by Fred Anderson a friend of Knikki's, he's going through some tough times, reminds me of how good my life is. Sushi, saki and conversation for lunch. Shopping, a new travel mug, coffee and AK flags to plant or gift. Too soon it's time to get the shuttle back to the boat. In the soft Sitka rain I melt. 
Back on the boat I met up with Joey Jacobson, we go for a beer and meet up with Mariah,Tracey, a friend of Knikki's, Ed and Fred from the AK RR.

Oct 13th
Pre load on the car deck, I think it's all going to fit.
 Getting excited. Beautiful days and night on the ferry. Watching the moon come up over the mountains, checking out anchorages. So so stunning and moving.
Tomorrow on the road to Kurt and Deb's in Bow, on the road.

Oct 14
Bow, PO to mail everything that Columbus Day prevented me from mailing in Skagway.  Off to Kurt and Deb's. Shopping at REI. Unbelievably they still had my membership on record from 1968 , very cool. Kurt turned me on to Skagit Motorsports for all those last minute things I'm sure I need for the trip. Kurt smoked up some great meat, great camp fire, and a wine induced coma.

Oct 15
On the road to Seattle. Met Knikki at Pike Street market so I could practice my big city riding. A nice afternoon with Knikki and Clover, good bye was to soon as always.
Down to Camas to stay at Marcel and Cathy's awesome. Great talk with Marcel about his writing.

Oct 16
On the road. Coffee with Knikki's sister Dawn Renee and her wife Mary Ellen. Interesting conversation about dementia and the perception of time to those effected.
Beautiful ride down the coast. Camping just S of Florence OR, cool. 

Oct 17
Sometime I think I can ride other times I know I ride like a noob. I hope it's just time and miles. Checked out wifi at the Longolis public library all went well except my spelling. Rode through the Red Woods today, they are impressive, kept wonder how many board feet in one of the big ones. I liked the coast ride down from OR to CA the best so far. Even though. I've seen pictures being here takes it to a whole different level.
Camping tonight at Big Lagoon State Park in CA. Sound of the surf as opposed to last nights sounds of truck traffic on 101.