A few more photos from the ride into Port Townsend

The fog obscured most of the scenery during our ride from Bellingham to Port Townsend, but I did manage to snap a few pictures. A portion of the ride took us through the Swinomish Indian Reservation where I stopped in at the tribal trading post. I talked with a few tribal members and told them that I'm Hopi and I'm riding to raise money for the Hopi Cancer Assistance Fund. They asked me to send a message of greeting to their "relatives of the the blue corn." They also gave me some smoked salmon that I plan to have for breakfast tomorrow with a bagel and cream cheese.  

On the bike path into Anacortes I came across this stone sculpture of an otter by a Swinomish artist. I'm not sure if there is a Hopi word for otter, but in the Swinomish language it is ska-atl. 

Sculpture of a seal on bike path into Anacortes

The ferry ride into Port Townsend was beautiful and by the time we arrived the fog had cleared. It was a nice reward after a cold, foggy and hilly day of riding (although I admittedly took a "bump" ahead in the van over some of the steeper terrain).  

A view of Port Townsend from the ferry.

Looking out across the bay from Port Townsend, WA

After a quick lunch and a little sightseeing in Port Townsend, I headed out for the final 2.9 mile ride to Fort Warden where we were staying for the night. But just when things were starting to look up, I rounded a corner and faced a final steep climb up to the fort. I can't say it was the steepest of the day, but it sure felt like it knowing that it was all that separated me from a hot shower.  Sadly, my legs gave out and I ended up walking the final 50 yards to the top. The good news, however, is that it afforded me a nice view and the opportunity to take a few pictures. 

The final climb for the day.

Buildings at Fort Warden in Port Townsend, WA.