At the Jitterbug N Java, Reedsport, Oregon
Distance (mi) = 55
Ave Speed (mph) = 10.5
Max Speed (mph) = 25.7
Time (h:m) = 6:00
Route:
101 S, Gardiner, Reedsport, Winchester Bay, North Bend, Cape Avago Highway, Charleston, Sunset Bay State Park.
Woke up to a soggy campsite, but, lo and behold, the clouds parted and blue skies were a welcome sight after four days of bad weather. Around the camp area, I noticed six new types of mushrooms which I have never seen before. At least there was one life form that cheered the abundant rainfall. The official Oregon state mushroom is the Pacific golden chanterrelle. For some reason, I am becoming more interested in mushrooms. Some varieties, like turkey tail, is used in alternative medicine to wake up and energize the immune system to fight cancers. The mushroom is also thought to de-cloak the cancer cells allowing the immune system to go at them with vengeance.
Crossed the Umpqua River over a drawbridge. Traffic was fairly light, good shoulders, life is good ...if it weren't for my wet bike shoes which refuse to dry from the previous day's soaking.
At Reedsport after a 20 mile ride, I stopped at the Jitterbug N Java Cafe for a bite. When I walked in, there was less than dozen people present, but a duo was singing and a dance lesson was in progress. Debbie and Jody were playing guitar and piano, and singing folk songs of the 60s. A couple was on the dance floor learning line dancing. Espresso, food, WiFi, music, dancing, memorabilia, gift shop, manikins in evening dress, buy-sell-barter, comics and cards....owner, Darlene, runs a diverse jitterbug emporium.
As I arrived near North Bend, I crossed Haynes Inlet and the very long McCullogh drawbridge into the city. At this juncture, I diverted and found my way to Cape Arago Highway. The 14-mile bike route bypassed Coos Bay, routed via Charleston, and Sunset Bay State Park.
On the way to the Camp, I stopped at Miller's at the Cove Sports Bar and Grill to check out the situation for watching the Notre Dame football season opener with Temple University. Scott, the owner, said that all five TVs will be tuned to the Oregon Ducks game. I was not very happy. After some negotiations, he agreed to tune one station to the ND game.
It was 7:00 pm before I arrived at the camp. New and familiar faces already set their tents. The couple from Florida was there. Jacob and Evie from Bellingham arrived, as did Brad from LA, later. For dinner I had a Black Forest ham sandwich which I purchased earlier at Subway.
I am staying at the Sunset Bay State Park camp for two nights to accommodate watching the ND game.
Ave Speed (mph) = 10.5
Max Speed (mph) = 25.7
Time (h:m) = 6:00
Route:
101 S, Gardiner, Reedsport, Winchester Bay, North Bend, Cape Avago Highway, Charleston, Sunset Bay State Park.
Woke up to a soggy campsite, but, lo and behold, the clouds parted and blue skies were a welcome sight after four days of bad weather. Around the camp area, I noticed six new types of mushrooms which I have never seen before. At least there was one life form that cheered the abundant rainfall. The official Oregon state mushroom is the Pacific golden chanterrelle. For some reason, I am becoming more interested in mushrooms. Some varieties, like turkey tail, is used in alternative medicine to wake up and energize the immune system to fight cancers. The mushroom is also thought to de-cloak the cancer cells allowing the immune system to go at them with vengeance.
Crossed the Umpqua River over a drawbridge. Traffic was fairly light, good shoulders, life is good ...if it weren't for my wet bike shoes which refuse to dry from the previous day's soaking.
At Reedsport after a 20 mile ride, I stopped at the Jitterbug N Java Cafe for a bite. When I walked in, there was less than dozen people present, but a duo was singing and a dance lesson was in progress. Debbie and Jody were playing guitar and piano, and singing folk songs of the 60s. A couple was on the dance floor learning line dancing. Espresso, food, WiFi, music, dancing, memorabilia, gift shop, manikins in evening dress, buy-sell-barter, comics and cards....owner, Darlene, runs a diverse jitterbug emporium.
As I arrived near North Bend, I crossed Haynes Inlet and the very long McCullogh drawbridge into the city. At this juncture, I diverted and found my way to Cape Arago Highway. The 14-mile bike route bypassed Coos Bay, routed via Charleston, and Sunset Bay State Park.
On the way to the Camp, I stopped at Miller's at the Cove Sports Bar and Grill to check out the situation for watching the Notre Dame football season opener with Temple University. Scott, the owner, said that all five TVs will be tuned to the Oregon Ducks game. I was not very happy. After some negotiations, he agreed to tune one station to the ND game.
It was 7:00 pm before I arrived at the camp. New and familiar faces already set their tents. The couple from Florida was there. Jacob and Evie from Bellingham arrived, as did Brad from LA, later. For dinner I had a Black Forest ham sandwich which I purchased earlier at Subway.
I am staying at the Sunset Bay State Park camp for two nights to accommodate watching the ND game.
Sunset Bay campground
Notre Damers, Val and Jude, camped next to me
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