Rest Day

Rest Day
Total Distance: 101 miles

I think my ride being cut short yesterday was a blessing in disguise because last night I started feeling like I had a fever and this morning when I woke up I felt exhausted still.  I decided to take a break today and just rest. Watched some football and started getting rid of stuff that I don't need to lighten my load a bit. Even 5lbs probably will make a difference.  Today was also good because it gave me a chance to actually read ahead in my guidebook and at least have an idea of the route I'm going to take in Washington.  Grabbed surprisingly good tacos at a little spot in town called Costa Del Sol and watched the supermoon lunar eclipse.  I'm glad I took a rest today. 
Location: Powell River Powell River

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  1. Jon ManchestSeptember 28, 2015 at 7:31 PM

    Just catching up on your Canadian safari. This is awesome, I'm stoked for you and can't wait to read the rest of your adventures. I have no real useful advice except if you see a bear in those forests, act big and yell a lot! Oh and don't take that BC bud across the border.

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  2. Brandon LagaoSeptember 30, 2015 at 11:50 AM

    Haha good advice! I actually imagined what I would do if confronted by a bear and I think I might just try and run. Juke the hell outta that bear!

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  3. Jon ManchestSeptember 30, 2015 at 12:04 PM

    Don't let the cramp get ya mid-juke!

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