Rained overnight at Salt Creek Campsite but was dry when I got up. Very overcast and drizzly most of the morning. Reached the town of Clallam Bay and ate. Also called into the 'visitor centre' staffed by volunteers, Joan and Bill Riedel, who on hearing about my trip, very kindly and warmly asked me to stay with them. Such generosity. Having accepted the offer, I continued on towards Neay Bay and saw my first golden eagle of the trip so far. Also a couple of ravens. Visited the Makah nation/tribal museum in Neah Bay and should have given it half a day. It's worth the time.
Continued on to Makah Bay which was to be the official start but then felt I really had to go to Cape Flattery, accepted as being the far north west tip of mainland USA. Turned out to be a slight mistake, as the Pacific Ocean can't be seen from the car park due to the forest. The walking trail to the beach would have been impossible with the bike. So back to Makah Bay where the bike's wheels were dipped in the Pacific for the official photo shoot.
As it was getting late, I headed back the road to Joan and Bill's house which is near Kydaka Point to the west of Clallam Bay. And what a house. A log cabin right on the edge of the Straight of Juan De Fuca and overlooking Vancouver Island. Joan and Bill, I cannot thank you enough for your kindness and your experiences were a joy to hear. Keep up the good work. Please take care.
Updated: Clallam Bay, Washington (library).
Well, you have started off very well. Only you could met all these nice people. Keep going!!!!!
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I'm impressed by this mileage Andrew. I hope you're not setting a precedent for our trips when you return. TRUST YOU to find someone to put you up and feed you free. Never change do you. Hee hee. Sounds like things aare off to a good start though. Keep it up!!!
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