My cycling friend who now lives in Tennessee and who is going on the same ride I am sent me a message asking if I was excited. My initial answer was no but after she and I “spoke,” I realized I AM excited. Now I can hardly wait to get to Astoria, dip my wheel in the Pacific Ocean, and meet the rest of the riders and leaders.
I haven’t been on any bike for several days but here are some of the wildflowers I saw on my last two rides.

Ceonathus- I think
