From Aberdeen, Wa. not so much a tourist stop but a recovery day after three strong days in the saddle. I grimace every time I sit down, but this too will pass. Daily we wake up to frosty fingers and numb toes, which only the first 25 km thaw out-bring on California warmth! Granola, cheese and laughs sustain us from check point to check point. Plus I look forward to the espresso signs at every roadside gas station. Life is not so hard on a bike with a warm drink in your hand. -Wendy