Whitney is in the bed next to us-what time is it? He says 5:15-oh NO I say-wake up again at 6:58-out the door at 7:30.  Go 12 m–see Jean & Lynn at little store-sit on bench-ch mk & muffin.  Had several (many) long SLOW climbs-total of 3,444 ft elevation.  Good rds & views-rivers & mts today.  Get to ferry–Whitney is sitting there waiting for us (&ferry).  Little ferry-leaves on the hr-every hr.  1 min-captain sees bikers coming-Jean & Lynn just made it.  Now in Oregon–pass over Columbia River-Lewis & Clark passed this way.  Stop at little sandwich shop for lunch-see Jean & Lynn eating at gas station across street.  More long climbs w/great down hills-lots of traffic going into Astoria.  Get on bike path–hear loud noises-it’s sea lions–what a sight-wish we could get closer.  Jean & Lynn go by-we follow.  Stop at museum-tell Armand I want to watch 3D movie on sharks-not that good.  Continue to Astoria Riverside Motel ($88)-clean & nice.  I sit in warm tub for 30 min-Armand goes to bike shop ($80).  Go to Subway for dinner-map rap meeting in Jean’s room–Lynn & I talk–just want to know how far tomorrow.  Weather has been in the 60’s–rain is coming. 

65 miles  11.5 mph  (3-33mph)  5 hrs 47 min riding  (7:30-3:30)  3,445 ft elevation 

***On a sad note:  Donna’s (one of our cross country ladies) husband Roger died yesterday.  Our thoughts & prayers go your way–Roger was indeed a very special person & truly had a generous & giving spirit.***