The first 10 to 15 miles today were relatively flat. Then the hills started again. They were more serious on the Oregon side of the river. I took the very funny ferry across from Puget Island to Westport. I didn't want to ride across the Astoria bridge - according to the woman at the Astoria Visitor Center, it's a hard bridge to drive across, let along bike (4+ miles, no shoulders, very steep section). OK, OK, maybe I'm a bit of a baby - but the ferry was an experience! It's a tiny boat that is supposed to run on a schedule. In reality, it seems to run as soon as it gets back from the other side of the river...
I really wish I had an altimeter with me. I'd love to know the total elevation gain for each day's ride.
Hotel again tonight. I needed to stop. The headwinds got to me, and I felt like I didn't have enough gas to continue on to Fort Stevens. Hopefully I'll be able to camp for the rest of the trip.
