We've arrived at Anacortes Washington. This is a beautiful forested island in the northern western part of Washington on the Puget Sound. We're surrounded by the ocean blue waters of the Pacific and the Sound. Fishing boats, sail boats and ocean kayaks/canoes ply the tidal waters of the area. The wind and currents make navigation a real challenge.
The sun is shining and burning off the fog that settles in off the sound. This is an old fishing town that in the 1950's began home to several oil fineries. But more recently , it is popular with retirees from California and people wanting vacation homes.
We're staying with Penny and Bruce Rustad. They are a part of Anacortes Christian Church, who is sponsoring our depart. Thank you Penny and Bruce for taking us around and sharing you home.
Today we assemble our bikes, have our first group meeting for orientation and share our first meal together. Whoa, Paul Bayfield, one our rider just walked...first time I've met him. TTFN.
- Paul Luedtke
- Ever since I was seventeen, I've wanted to hike the Appalachian Trail. And now I have that once in a lifetime chance. Thank you Becky for giving me the freedom to do it.
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