The end of the road

We have arrived! Two by bike and one by car (Scott sold his bike in Portland!!). It was a day's ride to the coast, but we took some time to explore Portland before finishing. Approaching the west coast is pretty different from our experience in Virginia. With just fifteen miles left, we were still climbing a mountain range! We celebrated our accomplishment and slept under the stars in what we thought to be a discreet stretch of sand. We were awakened by curious beach goers and found we had picked a spot right in front of some condos.

The past two and a half months on the road have been unforgettable, but I must say I am excited to have a roof over my head again. Adam is staying in Portland and seeking employment, Scott is off to make a home in San Francisco, and I am headed back to South Bend. As for bicycle touring, I dig it. I think I just might take my bike out again sometime.

Thanks so much for following the adventure and this, my inaugural blog.

Over and out,
Katie