Eagles!

We stopped at the Albion River Bridge so Bruce could take pictures. While he was clicking away, I spotted a bald eagle. Then, suddenly, it was chasing an osprey. Then its mate appeared. What a great stop! We did a lot of stopping today. We took our time having breakfast and set out knowing the wind would not be against us. It was actually a very calm day, very few whitecaps even in the afternoon.

We stopped at a little historical museum in Elk. It was very simple and very local. It was obviously put together by someone who actually knew many of the families mentioned. One little bit that made me laugh - I would not have qualified as a teacher in 1915; I am far too fond of loitering around the ice cream place in town!

We saw everything from the opposite side. I think the views are even better heading south. On the other hand, there was one little climb - seemed like any old descent yesterday, but it was by far our steepest bit when we had to head back up. I was standing and using all the weight I could find to get around one hairpin turn. I guess I really saw the difference in a bike loaded with stuff.

I forgot to add the numbers yesterday: day 2, altitude gained, 3860, miles 59.89, hours 5.46, average speed 10.4, calories burned 1981; day 3, altitude gained 3720, miles 60.74, hours 5.02, average speed 12, calories burned 1673. Total miles so far 175.12, caloriess, 5579.