Cape Blanco Lighthouse
The sign at the lighthouse said this lighthouse built in 1850 is the oldest lighthouse on the Oregon coast.
The trip to this park from William Tugman was long and hilly, totally 68 miles with the 5 miles to the park from US101. When I arrived at the turn off, I thought I was there. More than 35 minutes later, mostly up hill, I arrived.
Lobster mushroom
This is a lobster mushroom. It traveled fairly well. Laurel gave it to me. I bought butter and garlic powder and sautéed it. This is the most unique thing I have tried in my bicycle travels. It was nice to have a warm dish at William Tugman State Park. It rain or drizzle until about the time I arrived at the park.
Lobster mushroom ready to eat
You can see my small stove and the onion I prepared.
Lobster mushroom ready to eat
Some days I am out on the road when it is time to eat. Whole wheat English muffins, peanut butter and honey are way to prepare. The selfie stick is not aimed to show the ingredients on a post.
Rocky shore line Pacific coast
Since I have not spent much time near the Pacific Ocean in the past, every new view has been interesting. I have too many pictures to share in the short time I have to post. I can tell you that traveling by bicycle is a truly amazing way to see the Oregon coast. Vehicles move to quickly to see all the varying sights.
Solar battery charger
The solar battery charger is shown on tied to the front pannier (saddlebag). I used it on day 11. One of the few days I used sunscreen and not a rain coat. Fortunately the last few days have been better. I tried to charge the camera from it without success. It does take several hours to recharge.
Devil’s Punch Bowl
Day 11 ended at Beachside State Park right off of US101 and the beach was on the other side of the growth next to my tent. Laurel and Rowan rolled up as I wasp registering – hiker/biker sites have been $5 to $6 per night. I first met them at Nehalem Bay State Park and again at Cape Lookout and again last night (October 1).
The beach is wide long and beautiful.
Tent and laundry
This shows my tent set up with laundry hanging from a bush. I carried wet clothing for over a week. I dried a few thing on my handlebar bag as I rode. At night I cover my bicycle. Because of the possibilities of raccoons, all of my gear was in the tent that night. Some parks have boxes to put your food.
Shular at Devil’s Punch Bowl
I missed the turn off for some of the scenic part of the day, but road down to Devil’s Punch Bowl State Park. The tide was out so the hole in the rock did not create a big spray. A lady and her husband did show mw where to watch for a gray whale surfacing and spouting a spray. I saw the whale’s back nary the spray twice. It was my first time observing ax whale.
There were more whales to the north.
Devil’s Punch Bowl
Friendly checkout clerk
September 27, day 11: I stopped for groceries before leaving Lincoln City, Oregon. As I checked out the Cashier asked about my trip. He said he say me earlier standing in front of the automatic exit door, wondering why it would not open. He had to laugh, adding they can’t laugh in the customer’s face. I read his name badge. He said, “Maybe you know my cousin Bubba Gump.” We both laughed. I told him he had brightened my day. When he came out to collect carts, I asked to get a picture with him.
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