How much wood could a Wood Truck truck if a Wood Truck could truck wood?
The answer? Probably a LOT!
As we left St. Helens today and traveled along the Columbia River on our way to Astoria, you were astounded by the number of trucks laden with fresh cut trees that were making their way both east and west bound. While the mills and processing plants were not always easily seen, the sheer volume of the cut trees was astounding. As each truck passed, the fragrance of the fresh cut pine was delicious. One of the odd things about this was that there seemed to be an equal amount of west bound trucks as there were east bound. One of the locals commented, "must be union work, I don't think that they actually drop off the trees anywhere, they just keep driving them around!"
Today's ride included a lot of miles and a lot of climbing. When I tell you that a lunch break of a home-made meat loaf sandwich and home-made Marionberry pie hit the spot, I know that you will believe me!
This ride took us through old growth forests, farms, and past many scenic vistas.
Late this afternoon, we arrived in Astoria, Oregon. This coastal town provides the portal for our ride south down the Oregon coast. Astoria is a great, small, old town with lots of restored buildings, including our lodging for the next two nights, the Hotel Elliot. This hotel clearly is from the turn of the century and has been beautifully restored.
Tomorrow brings a day off from riding and allows for some exploration.
Today's ride: 67 miles and 2600 feet of climb.
Today's ride included a lot of miles and a lot of climbing. When I tell you that a lunch break of a home-made meat loaf sandwich and home-made Marionberry pie hit the spot, I know that you will believe me!
This ride took us through old growth forests, farms, and past many scenic vistas.
Late this afternoon, we arrived in Astoria, Oregon. This coastal town provides the portal for our ride south down the Oregon coast. Astoria is a great, small, old town with lots of restored buildings, including our lodging for the next two nights, the Hotel Elliot. This hotel clearly is from the turn of the century and has been beautifully restored.
Tomorrow brings a day off from riding and allows for some exploration.
Today's ride: 67 miles and 2600 feet of climb.
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