3 Capes Scenic Tour and North

Early Friday morning I spun the bike north from Pacific City to Cannon Beach using the 3 Cape Scenic Tour and then US101.  About 75 miles and 5 hours.  Gotta say that the first part was the most peaceful.  I had the road to myself for Cape Kiwanda, Cape Lookout, and Cape Meres.  At Tillamook the road joins US 101 and the traffic gets heavier, faster, noisier.  I enjoy the ride a lot more when I'm not concentrating on passing traffic, tend to get tunnel vision.    

My left ear has been bugging me lately and I was thinking an earplug might have been nice to have. 

The docks at Garibaldi-

Tide water in Tillamook Bay

Can you tell that it is straight down 400 feet from where I'm sitting?  Neahkahnie Mountain

Got a great quote from a fisherman when I stopped on a small bridge and looked into the Wilson River.  He say's, "Nothin's shaking but the leaves in the trees, Dude".  Indicating there weren't any fish.

While in Pacific City-

•   Pelican Pub, Dinner and Belgium style beers.
•   Greatful Bread, for breakfast or lunch.
• Walk the beach.  Climb the Dune.  Tidal pools.

While in Cannon beach-

• People watching.
• Walk the beach and see everyone smiling. 

Observations along the way-

• Lots of domesticated rabbits in the area around Pacific City.
• Smells of the area, Tillimook Cows and good Tidal mudflat, Garibaldi Crab, 3 Capes route had damp earth,
• Tsunami warning signs.  More important these days.
• I don't like loud Harley motorcycles.  And it seems like they want me to be impressed.
• There are a lot of water falls and creeks that I never noticed before when driving.
• Lots of dead wild bees along US 101 Garibaldi to Warren.
• Gatorade costs $1.50 in Rockaway and $0.99 in Nehalem.  
• I don't like Grape Gatorade. 
• Hills were smaller and less steep than anticipated.  
• Enjoyed the mist/light rain in a few places.
• Sunshine and perfect 65 degree temperature in other places.  Rode without helmet or gloves for a few stretches and enjoyed the moment.

Next time I wont ride the section between Garibaldi and Nehalem by choice.  There is another road a few miles inland.

Next time at Pacific City I'll go south to Slab Creek road and explore.  There is a good coffee spot, Hawk Creek Cafe, and secluded beach at Neskowin.  Or, do an out and back on the 3 Capes section.