Began the day with one of the best breakfasts at a small cafe, and ended the day with a comfortable motel. The time inbetween was spent in the perfect storm of cycling misery. When 40 degree temperatures plus unrelenting rain combine with a 20mph headwind, the result is hopefully the worst day of the trip. I stopped at the first gas station 20 miles from Saratoga. When I asked if I could warm up for a bit the owner/attendant said "For a bit, then you gotta leave."
I could not get the camera out at any point, but for about five miles a herd of deer followed me along the road. There are enormous fences on both side of the route I was on, and they could not get away from me until they found an opening. (I think the fences are there to prevent snow drifting on the roads.) Yesterday at a gas station I saw a picture of a local mountain lion that someone had shot- it was the size of an African lion! To pass the time I started thinking of what I would do if it were a heard of mountain lions following me. I couldn't come up with any "good" solution.
man... those saratoga gas station attendants... theyre tough!!
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