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MY ROOM WITH A VIEW

Earlier in the day Thomas continued on the main road to make time, I chose to take a coastal route because I wanted to explored a sheltered cove. I was heading into a headwind for a few miles but the great scenery made it worthwhile. 

There were many small fishing boats, each  with three and four people fishing for Coho salmon in the quiet waters of the cove. I talked with two fishermen in the camp we camped in the previous night. They were joking about how four guys who fished together in one boat for years and for all of those years they had all bought their own boats. 

They had spent the time and gas to hauled their new boats in for the weekend, but they were laughing because every year they went fishing in the same boat. 

I soon came upon a tourist spot with small cottages, but they were still eighty dollars and up the rates are usually cheaper on Sunday but that was too much. 

Five miles later I found a small town and a place with a view for forty five dollars. I figured it was the same ocean. If you pick your times you can cut a deal, cash always helps. 

This room had a great view. My hip was ailing so I was ready for a short day. There was enough time to wash my clothes and get some time on the beach.