Well, we didn't exactly get an early start. We did get 2 boxes mailed away. But, my gosh!! It is really difficult for some of us (I won't mention any names) to get going in the morning!! The people at The Shining Star were super sweet about it and gave us extra time to get out of the room. So at about 1:00 ish we finally started walking again. It's a beautiful day today! I'm feeling good and excitied about what adventures lie ahead. Luckily, the 101 seems to be staying more populated with shops and houses than it was between Coos Bay and Bandon. We're getting a lot of waves and honks. People are really excited about the walk, and we're getting great energy from all of the positive vibes.
We passed by a place called "Misty Meadows"which is an adorable shop that makes all kinds of homemade jams!! They have beautiful property with lots of blueberry bushes! They have honey bees, and you can watch them while they work! The nice women working there were so excited about Petunia. They even went to pick some apples from her, fresh from their trees. Too bad we're trying to lighten our loads. I would have LOVED to take some of their yummy jams with me.
Further on down the road, we stopped by a market to use the restroom and fill up our water bottles. The woman at the counter said that she didn't have a bathroom we could use or a place for us to fill up our water. (Really?!) So, there appeared to be another shop across the street from the market, although it had no signs out front. But, needing water, we decided to go see if they were open. We knocked on the door, and the sweetest lady appeared. She said that we could call her "Pat" or "Granny" (so we call her "Granny Pat") and this is actually her residence! She asked us, "Do you need to use the facilities? Do you need water?" We said, "Yes, please!" And she invited us in! How wonderful that people are so trusting and giving! We had a wonderful visit with her! (I could have stayed all day!) She gave us her phone number and said that if we need anything to call her and she'd come and pick us right up. What an angel! And we continued walking, comfortable and refreshed...
Before long, we found ourselves in front of a used book store and a local Mexican restaurant. We spent a few minutes in the bookstore and then decided to have a late lunch/early dinner next door. We shared a yummy veggie burrito with chips and several yummy salsas! They have a lovely patio and they allowed us to roll Petunia's cart right up there while we ate. Petunia was a very good girl. While we were there, Jason noticed some additional issues with the wheels/tires of the cart. And he decided that we need to lighten our loads (or at least what he's carrying on the cart) AGAIN!! Yes, I said AGAIN!! I fiind myself getting frustrated with our slow progress. And the consistent trips to/expense of the post office! We actually spent 2 1/2 hours at this Mexican restaurant reorganizing EVERYTHING!
By the time we left, I was frustrated, cold, and irritated. One of my biggest issues for this trip is making sure that we have a safe place to sleep every night and not walking the 101 in the dark. There happened to be an RV park across the street. And I kind of insisted that we ask them if they'll take campers. Lucky for me they do. Jason is anxious to keep walking tonight. But I don't know that lies ahead on the 101, and it won't be long before it's dark! So, we set up our tent and settle in for the night. Jason promises, "Tomorrow will be better. Tomorrow we'll have fun!"...
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