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July 24, 2005
Take the long way home...
I had decided to take a ride today, and after a brief consultation with a map, decided on this loop; from our place, off the island, north on route 3, across the Hood Canal bridge, south on 101 along the eastern edge of the Hood Canal, back onto route 3 and home.
The loop was about 150 miles; I left just before 11 this morning and got home around 2:30. It was fabulous. And I realized after the fact that I should have taken route 106 on the return, which follows the western side of the Hood Canal. Oh well, next time. The tail end (RT 3 into and through Bremerton) was nothing special, but the rest; well, I've said it before, but I'll say it again - I used to have to ride for a whole day just to find scenery like this.
I stopped at the Hoodsport Winery and risked a few tastings. Ended up leaving with two bottles of wine stuffed into the tank bag. One bottle of an "Island Belle" (a locally grown, limited yield grape - the wine is light and fruity, with a color to match) and a Loganberry cordial (yum). I'm thinking Dawnise will like 'em both (fingers crossed).
While stopped at the Winery I got a call from a friend who's in WA doing an internship at Microsoft Research. He and his girlfriend were heading to Bainbridge to spend the afternoon. I ended up getting home just about the time they were done looking around the winery, so I gave them directions and they came over to the house for a bit. We chatted a bit, played some pool, and they left to catch the 5:30 boat back to Seattle.
I'm going to finish this sentence, and leave to meet Brad and Kat for dinner and a movie at their place.
Posted by dberger at July 24, 2005 3:16 PM