I was a little weirded out by traveling/vacationing alone. My wife could not take the time off work and I wasn't exactly sure how much I would be working so I went alone. There were times when I had the realization that I could do whatever I wanted. It was really strange.
I was able to ride some, a little off road, a tiny bit road. I explored a lot of the south part of the island and rode some trails up north. The trails were exceptional. There isn't a lot of elevation but with all the timber offering additional obstacles, there was plenty to keep it interesting.
I did come to understand that 15 years of city life has affected me. The pace of life on the island is slightly different than the city. I awoke and walked to breakfast a couple of days before 8 AM. The restaurants were just beginning to stir. Breakfast didn't seem to hit until 9 or 9:30 AM. While waiting in line for coffee, I was beginning to be annoyed with how long people were taking. I was on vacation! I guess that is why people get away. Gain a new/better/old perspective to make sure you are who you want to be.
The weather in the northwest is not the best this time of year. Fortunately one of the mornings I was up early, mother nature played nice. This is about the best shot I was able to capture the entire week. This would be considered excellent visibility, especially for this time of year.
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| rainier at sunrise |
