Day 1 Monday, May 4 San Diego to Refugio State Beach, Goleta

We arrived at Goleta train station on time at 3:40pm and promptly rode 3 miles to Costco for a salad for dinner. Being health conscious, we split the salad.... then each got our own frozen yogurt (fat free). Battling those 25 mph winds we rode north on Hwy 101 arriving at Refugio State Beach about 6:15. It is a beautiful place to camp. The Hike and Bike site is right on the water.

Neither Fred or I had taken out our tents or sleeping bags since our last bike trip in the summer of 2008. We expected the worst - mold, bad smells. But they were ok, at least by camping standards. Well, at least by OUR camping standards.

There are 5 other cyclists in the Hike and Bike. Young folks traveling together riding north to Vancouver. Of the 5, 4 are 2 married couples. All are unemployed -
an opportunity for adventure. 2 guys are riding Scorpion trikes they bought on Craigslist. 2 wheels in the front, 1 in the back. About $3,000 each. One guy has a small and light guitar. I might need one of those, perhaps for my birthday ... Mary PERHAPS FOR MY BIRTHDAY.

TODAY (total), Monday May 4
Distance 22.6 miles
Saddle Time 2:28

Expenses:
Train tickets $34 each
Latte in San Diego (for the train ride) $3.25 each
Costco shared salad $4.50 total, fate free yogurt $1.65 each
Refugio State Beach Hike and Bike camping fee $5 each