A tailwind! A reversal in fortune as we started today’s ride with a push from a 15mph tailwind and sunny skies. Our ride today was advertised as the move from the central coast to southern. Palm trees and movie stars at any moment!
Despite the late start to the riding we managed to make it 5 miles before stopping in the charming town of Cambria for lunch and some window-shopping.
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| Continuation of the 3000km all you can eat buffet... |
The breeze made the miles sail along as we passed through colorful Cayucos, Harmony (Population 18), and Morro Bay. We detoured down to the pier to view the landmark rock; the largest of nine volcanic plugs in the area.
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| Morro Rock |
Momentarily losing our ‘push’, we battled the one climb of the day before making a long, fast descent on an inland valley towards San Luis Obispo.
We enjoyed a pit stop at a local fruit stand, munching on strawberries and watermelons till our tummies hurt. Pumpkin patches continue to be the theme with Halloween and American Thanksgiving quickly approaching.
We cruised through SLO and then meandered back to the coast eventually riding into Pismo Beach. We had spent a couple of days in Pismo several years ago but found some of its' charms had lost their luster.
We made our way out quickly and to our campground in the hopes of catching another sunset.
Pismo is famous for the miles of long beach to its south along with the dunes that climb up from the water’s edge. We enjoyed a clear night under the stars and full moon. We had been warned about marauding raccoons and ducks looking to dine on your rucksack but were happy to find neither an annoyance.
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| Sunset @ Pismo Beach |
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