Nehalem to Tillamook was a rainy adventure. Tillamook is a centre of bovine based agribusiness. That is to say, we bought jerky and went on cheese and wine tours at the Tillamook cheese factory and the Blue Heron winery. Yum!! We weren't very excited about cycling very far given the rain. About 30 miles and then we visited the tourist centre for directions to an old airport museum (largest wooden structure standing in the world: housed the blimps that patrolled the north west) and a small active airport and most importantly, RV and camping park. The park warden was out so we pitched a couple tents, made use of the amenities and then made our way again early in the morning.
On Saturday we made it to Pacific city and were pleasantly surprised to have a reprieve from the rain. All indications were for more rain, hail, and other catastrophes. Someone must've expected the clear weather because a scheduled surf competition in Pacific City was condensed down to one day of action. We chose to splurge ($8 per person) and stay at the Kiwanda RV resort for the night. The busting weather though has turned our one night into two. On the plus side, hot tubs, pool, free showers, and a primo forest for setting up camp has been quite enjoyable. The other cycle tourists that have happened into the space we're in are taking lessons on how to set up tarps and have a dry space to cook and chill. Well, I think we can share a dry picnic table for one day anyhow.
