DAY 3 - EUREKA TO BURLINGTON

This was a fun day.

We started off at the grocery store and loaded up on breakfast essentials. Thanks to our looted brekkie from the hotel that consisted of oatmeal packets and peanut butter, we had become addicted to this combination. That plus a scoop from a jar of Dick's honey (aaand not a great sentence, but delish! Thanks, Dick!).

We set off and found an alternate route through some fields and cattle farms. It was a glorious November day, not a cloud in the sky and a light breeze. We also found a fig tree right next to an apple tree, both loaded with fruit!! I was so excited and ate way too much. We also had a lunch adventure on the front steps of a total stranger's home while being entertained by her adorable four-year-old son. This is why bike touring is so amazing.

 Halfway through our lovely field ride I got a flat and with guide master Sarah's help we were back rolling in no time. But yours truly was in a rush and forgot to pop the front break back into place. Of course I was at the crest of a big hill and realized my mistake as I started my descent. I yelled pretty loud and luckily was able to stop before it became impossible. I learned my lesson.

We kept on in the fields until late afternoon when we hit the highway again and came into the Avenue of the Giants. What an incredible route. It was dusk (again! Why were we always amongst these giants during dusk!) and we had a couple more miles to pedal before reaching the Burlington campsite nestled under a canopy of Redwoods. Upon arrival into the campsite we met up with Judi, had dinner and quickly hit the sack. It was a beautiful camp spot and very quiet that night.