Raint Days And Mondays...

 So, a very wet night in Oregon's Nehalem State Park.

A fellow with a big RV in an adjacent camp site came over while I was putting my tent up in the rain. He stayed long enough to tell me he rides a BMW GS and to point out that I was nuts. Then he retreated to his RV. I didn't really benefit from the conversation.

During last night's entertainment, I was struck with the sad realization that gringos cannot roll "r's". I no longer think increasing taco consumption  will help.

All my gear, including the down sleeping bag, put away wet this morning. Joy.

Taking a coffee break in Tillamook. Rain has let up for now but expected back shortly. I would venture a guess that California, Oregon and Washington get more rain than the rest of the Universe, combined. Maybe the annual claims of "Drought! Drought!" are a scam to secure federal dollars; there sure as hell ain't no drought out here.

Chain continues going south. Taking the most expedient route to Redding, CA, where DR has parts waiting. NB: Don't buy cheap chains, they are cheap for a reason.

Hotel tonight. Hopefully I can get my sleeping bag dried out but no guarantee, it's pretty wet.