![]() ![]() It was drizzling outside, so this was probably more comfortable than bivying in the forest on Mount Constitution. The janitor showed up for work just as we started to get comfortable, and soon turned off the lights without asking us to leave. A sign on the toll both read: “Will be back at 4.” Huh? We double-checked the schedule and discovered the fine print: The 10:30 ferry only runs on Fridays.įortunately, the waiting area was open. When we reached the ferry terminal shortly after 10 p.m., there was a ferry at the dock, but we were the only people there. Once again, we marveled at how efficiently good randonneur bikes can cover large distances. ![]() After 160 km (100 miles) on the road with a single, brief stop, we had an excellent dinner at the deli of a grocery store. We explored a new bike route into Anacortes in the dark, which took us on an amazing pier across the bay. We crossed the Skagit River Delta through powerful head- and crosswinds. and left Seattle on familiar roads and trails (above). That is, despite the weather forecast predicted a front coming in. Add ferry rides, riding on empty backroads and eating good food… It had all the ingredients for a perfect day-and-a-half outing. Instead, I picked up the phone: “Count me in!”Ĭlimbing Mount Constitution at night sounded romantic. ![]() We would be on top of Mt Constitution by 2 AM…” We could leave in the afternoon and catch the 10:30 PM ferry to Orcas. Ryan’s e-mail started like this: “I haven’t cycled on the San Juan lslands for a long time. ![]()
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