Day 2: Fort Ebey SP to Sequim Bay SP

Distance:  62.5 miles (a couple scenic detours)

Another fine day of pedaling.  But first, a pic from last night's sunset viewing area:

A quiet ride towards Coupeville with only this mom and her fawn awake yet:

Made it just in time for the 715 ferry to Port Townsend.  Even though I was the last one to show up, I was the first to get on! (Norton luck usually doesn't run that way....)

After the ferry ride, I stop for breakfast in town and met some friendly locals.  One guy educated me on why we are having so much warm weather these days.  Something about..... 100 hundred years ago,.... Particles in the air, China.....manufacturing.., rain shadows .....I think he was describing global climate change or some sort of conspiracy...... Hard to tell really.  He did wish me luck on my trip and went out of his way to go out to his truck and get me two granola bars.  What a guy!

The other fellow (Calvin) told me about how some folks have been very lucky in finding gold up near  the Olympic National Park (panning). But the best  story (he had a few) was about his friend who was fishing on Crescent Lake when a body floated up in front of him.  Of course he called the authorities who later determined that she had been down there for 20 years (Crescent Lake is very deep). She was well preserved because the water at the bottom is so cold. The best part of the story is that her husband (a doctor) had reported her missing and when she couldn't be found, moved to the East Coast. But when she was found he  apparently was overcome with guilt (or evidence) and confessed to the murder.  Port Townsend you rock!!

The rest of the day was spent on and off some cool trails ( 15+ miles).  Whoever puts the time and effort into keeping these trails up deserves some kudos:

Was plenty warm when I rolled into camp. Very nice place – view of the Sequim Bay from camp and the shade of an old growth forest :)

Things could be worse:

Found a great loaf of bread at a market on the way, so cheese and avocado sandwiches just feel right for dinner: