Over the hills & back to the coast

Odometer: 1705km Location: Fort Bragg, Cal.

After a long traverse through the cold & damp Redwoods, we hit the interior of Northern California for a few days which was hot hot hot! Chris has been burned several times & we find ourselves chilling in the shade wearing shorts & t-shirts. Its quite nice although the route has been hilly and at times a little too hot. Had a run-in with a skunk trying to eat Chris' pannier, but otherwise the bikes continue to survive as does our gear.

We summitted the 2000ft Leggett Hill yesterday--piece of cake in the end, with almost no traffic. Then down 2000ft past the ghost town of Rockport, then up another 800ft. Then out to the coast again for fantastic views and many many ups & downs around little bays & inlets. We entered Fort Bragg this morning for a tasty breakfast and some time at the library--towns with libraries & stores we haven't seen in a few days.

Today, more of the same--vista points & inlets. San Fransisco is within arms reach & we expect to be there early next week!
Hope you all had a great Thanksgiving.