We rode the long way out of Montery today (yesterday, now), and I was happy to do it. I had a really bad vibe from the town, from the moment we rode in. (We did meet some nice people at the campsite, of course. It was a pleasure to chat with Kathy and Sam. Two more nice, smart, funny Canadians that we've met at campsites on this trip - so far. We were camped next to some young German girls who spoke English very well last night...)
17 Mile Drive was beautiful (even though I found the contrast between Pebble Beach and Veterans Memorial Park hard to swallow).
But then man, once we were finally out of the t-shirt shops of Carmel (the new "Carmel Mission"!) The real ride began. And it was awesome. Sunny day with a tailwind. Great views. And we saw sea otters, seals, whales, and even CA condors! Crazy!
With the strong tailwind and sunny weather we decided to push on beyond Big Sur (which was FULL - on a Thursday in late March. Spring break maybe?) And made it all the way to Lime Kiln SP. Lotsa eating and a great sunset over the Pacific (and a hot shower)
Maybe 70 miles?
Nearly 5,000 feet of climbing.
Tired.
And not even a whisper of cell reception at Lime Kiln SP.
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