We had a nice stay at the Gualala (pronounced wa-la-la) Country Inn.
We were on the road a little bit earlier this morning as we knew we had some climbing and a few more kilometers to ride than we have been doing. We hit the road at 7:35.
Todays ride was again through thousands of acres of ranch land. Cattle are not fenced and are allowed to cross Highway 1 when they please. We crossed numerous cattle grates...steel bars with spaces between them that do not let cattle cross. We have been surprised by the ranching that we have seen in California. For whatever reason we have never associated this state with a beef industry.
We spent most of today 400 to 600 feet above the ocean. The day was dull so the hundred's of 'vistas' were not as spectacular. But this area would be stunning on a sun filled day. I am not complaining because the Weatherman called for 90% chance of rain. We dodged a bullet as it only sprinkled a couple of times.
We climbed 2100 feet today. Our information said there would be 2 major climbs before Jenner. After climbing off and on for 12 kilometres we were confused by where exactly the two climbs would have been. It was just a series of climbs that would put the hill on County Road 40 to shame.
We are camping in the Sonoma Coast State Park, Bodega Bay Dunes Campground (now that is a mouth full) hiker/biker site. We were pleasantly surprised to find Chris camping here. And I think we will be camping together tomorrow night. Just before dark another young couple arrived.
Trip Distance = 83.58 km. Time on the Bikes = 6 hours 2 minutes. Average Speed = 13.83 km. Maximum Speed = 44.72 km. Wildlife Sightings = Great Blue Herons, Great Egrets, Coots, Brown Pelicans, Turkey Vulture, Black Vulture, Scrub Jay, Rabbit.
Coast...Up High
Above The Highway...Grazing Land
Coast...North Of Bodega Bay
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