Today was shorter mileage, 44 on the cue sheet, about half on US 101, the other on generally quiet back roads.

At mileage 1.4 we turned onto Slab Creek Road/Old Scenic Hwy 101 and had a slow, steady climb for over 5 miles through quiet forest.  Overall we were on this road for over 10 miles and I believe only 3 cars passed us, one the WT SAG car.  After the downhill, we stopped at the Otis Cafe for coffee/tea and delicious cinnamon rolls.

After just 1.5 miles back on US 101 in Lincoln City, we were routed around Devils Lake, a bit more traffic but nothing compared to the whizzing cars on US 101 which we rode for 15+ miles between Lincoln City, Lincoln Beach and Depoe Bay.

Just before Depoe Bay, I stopped at Boiler Bay and spent at least one half hour enjoying watching a group of 5 whales gently swimming around.  They drew quite a crowd of whale-watchers.

At 32 miles, we turned off US 101 again, along the Otter Crest Loop, a fairly good climb, but very little traffic. Our afternoon SAG was at Cape Foul Weather, though the seas were pleasantly calm today.

Back on US 101, we detoured to the Yaquina Head Lighthouse.  It was fun to see the lighthouse from afar approaching from the north, then later see it across the bay from the south, as well as up close.

Our accommodations tonight and tomorrow are at the Hallmark Resort Newport – very nice.  My roommate is Barbara from Atlanta. I have enjoyed riding with her the past two days, and, of course, from the Peace Arch to Anacortes – sad she will be leaving in Crescent City.

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