More great weather today, and we knew we were in for a climb. The Adventure Cycling maps have elevation charts, and we knew the squiggly line on the map indicated dreaded switchbacks. We had a nice ride through the same big hills that we've been riding through, with wheat, corn, and fields of plants with brilliant yellow flowers, which we've since learned is canola. We made it to Cul De Sac, where the climb would begin, shortly after noon, and of course the post office had closed at noon. But a mail carrier was still there and let us mail the tent. She was so helpful, and we were so grateful! It's a good reminder of how little acts of kindness are so important! We ate lunch at the grubby (to use Dave's word, and it's a perfect description) convenience store, then tackled the Old Winchester Grade Road. Eight miles of switchbacks circling around beautiful hills like we had been seeing the past few days. Stunning vistas and no traffic. Two and a half hours later we were at the top, and a few miles later we were in Winchester, where we ate dinner at the only restaurant. Down the road we set up our new tent very carefully at Winchester State Park and opened the wine Dave bought me to toast our day.
Another great day!
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