Day 4

We camped at a state park in Montesano for two nights, taking the second day to rest our legs at a local coffee shop. Jake, the barista, made us feel welcome to stay most of the day reading, journaling, and updating our blog. That night ended well back at camp with hot cocoa and starting an ongoing game of Gin Rummy.

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Day 2 cont.

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Day 2

On day 2 we rode 47 miles, making it to Potlatch State Park along the Hood Canal. It was a pretty ride; the roadside treated us with an abundant of ferns and mossy trees. We stopped to fuel up at an espresso barn in the small town, Quilcene. The owner encouraged us with kind words as we went on our way. We had a gradual climb up Mt. Walker with a nice long downhill on the other side. The rest of our ride was along the Hood Canal. We managed to stop at a large firework stand : )

Day 1

Ready to leave Jesse and Rachel's house in Edmonds, WA.

How we felt before heading out...

THE TIME IS NOW!!!

Let me start by saying thank you to all the Washington folks for the wonderful hospitality shown to Heidi and I over the last two weeks. Ellie and Doug, Christine and Ed, Signe and Dan, Rachel and Jesse, Andy and Carol, Grandma and Grandpa Larsen, thank you all very much, it was brilliant. Jonah and Michelle have joined us. We spent the afternoon buying as much food as we could carry. Than we thought it would be fitting to celebrate the eve of our departure with fireworks. After some good sleep tonight, we will pack up and head out in the morning. We leave the Seattle area, take two short ferry rides, and end our day on Hwy 101 along the Hood Canal. It should be about a 50 mile day. Our book selection for the first leg of the trip is as follows:

Phillip is reading My name is Asher Lev by Chaim Potok

Heidi is reading Jayber Crow by Windel Berry

Jonah and Michelle will be enjoying Jesus for President by Shane Claiborne and Chris Haw

We are thankful for all your prayers.

Blue skies, tail winds, and smooth roads. Amen

So it begins....

The day has finally arrived!!! Jonah and I are catching the train to Seattle today and will meet up with Heidi and Phillip tomorrow evening.