Day 7 - 51 Miles to Corvallis

Sunday, June 1, I left the motel at 11:00 checkout for a light day's ride but didn't find a campsite until 51 miles later. Trip mileage so far is 374. Want to say that this area is an extremely bike friendly area with bike lanes and bikers. Temperature 48-50 in the morning and low 60's later on, lots of clouds and a little mist. Wasn't planning on buying lunch but I stopped at a flea market and for $5 had a Polish sausage with sauerkraut, onions, chips, and gatorade. Don't tell my doctor! I saw more wildlife - geese, alpaca (similar to llama with fine expensive wool, saw them twice today), stellar jay, ground squirrels, and 3 dead deer. Finally found a campsite at Benton County RV & Camping. A man, Mike, who was emptying his RV tank at the campground, invited me to dinner at his nearby house (after checking with his wife, Suzanne, first, of course.) Their kids are Spencer (4) and Hannah and Kate (2 yr. old twins). I enjoyed chicken enchiladas and guacamole sauce and didn't need to eat Ramen noodles again although they wouldn't have been cold as the stove is fixed. Talked with my son Chris who finished 76th overall in the Ironman 70.3 Boise (Idaho) with a time of 4:46:49 - 1.2 mile swim, 56 mile bike, and 13.1 mile run. Great race, Chris! I plan to head towards Eugene tomorrow.