Miles Today: 98 Total Miles: 98 Ascent: 4320 ft. Temperature: 92 Time: 8hr 15min
We were hosted on Wednesday night in San Diego by Mike and Kristen Curran, and their four great kids. Mike is the Young Life Area Director for Point Loma.
Mike and Kristen Curran and Don
We followed Mike to Ocean Beach Park on Thursday morning to dip the tires in the Pacific Ocean to officially mark the start of the journey.
Weather was damp, misty, and cool on the coast, but the sun soon burned off the sea fog as Don pedaled away. 25 miles further on, Don cleared the city, climbing steadily as did the heat gauge. After cresting the hill and a much needed stop for rest and refreshment, provided by the very friendly Robin at Descanso Trading Post, he was on his way again.
Robin
After a spine tingling descent of 16 miles at 6-7% grade on I-8, Don arrived in Ocotillo at about 5PM. With a total population of 200, there were virtually no services available, with the exception of one small retirement RV park. Much to our delight, the owner (John Jackson) offered us the use of the recreation room for the night. Since this room contained lazy-boy recliners, stove, fridge, ice machine, satellite TV, and adjoining shower, we were in the Taj Mahal of RV parks!!
Yours on the Road,
Don and Penny
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