San Francisco!
The cycle here from Bodega Bay was made far more enjoyable by being guided for a large part by landscape architect, John. He was cycling ahead of me around Point Reyes and was going home to San Francisco so pretty much led me all the way here. And he didn’t just show me the easier, safer cycle routes, but told me about the local areas and bits of history. So thanks John, I owe you a beer.
The Honking has been routine, if Honking can ever be said to be routine! Mostly Honking domesticated animals with varying degrees of ‘success’. For example, this is a photo of some Sonoma County sheep.
Not much from our friend in the middle of the shot, but I think the one on the right has been slightly startled. Still, it’s not a bear, is it? Or even a moose. I fear those good, old days are behind us now.
I’m a bit tired now, so I’m going to stay here for a few days. That’s if I can find a room! I hadn’t thought to book anywhere, so I had to go door to door asking for a room. Even though the weather has been unseasonably cool, it’s still the holiday season and hence everywhere is full. And the only campsite in town is $100 per night with no shower! So the one room that was available is in a motel at $119 per night. With shower. Seems like a bargain. Not the most salubrious place, but it’s clean and will do to re-charge.
Right, I’m off to sight-see San Francisco for a bit and maybe snooze in their library!
Love
Pete
Patagonia Pete 
That’s an impressive achievement making it to San Francisco. Nic and I loved it there, although we weren’t on bicycles, that place has some hills!
Things here have gone bonkers, nothing some Apache gunships and mustard gas wouldn’t fix though.
How long are you staying there for? I’d hang about for a few days, re-charge your batteries etc.
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Well done, great achievement Pete. Just remember not to get into any drunken conversations with strangers .. remember what happened last time?
I’ve bought “ Billy the bike” a pressie for being your trusty steed (I know your bike’s not an animal, but I couldn’t think of another description) for helping you travel all those miles. I’ve realised that there is a flaw in my plan, doh! Where are you going to be in 10 days +?
I’m genuinely impressed at how quickly you’ve made it to San Francisco.
Remember to avoid policeman asking if you feel “lucky”. It rarely turns out well.
Keep going and don’t worry about this riot nonsense. Just a bit of local difficulty.
Nx
Following on the Cornish thing, is that the Tamar Bridge behind you? Are you really on the West Coast of America or is it the West Country of England? Suspicions grow, although to my knowledge there are no bears in Saltash but I did see a wild pasty once.
You’re inspirational, keep doing my friend.