Today was suppose to be hot and it was. My plan was for a 50-60 mile ride today and a 40-50 mile ride tomorrow and then taper before I leave in a week. Ferry departures have been erratic for awhile due to lack of manpower and maintemamce issues with the older boats. Ferry boat was late leaving from Southworth so used the time to put a few more miles on the bike. Plan was to not use the battery at all except for the really big long hills. Lunch in downtown Vashon and then I thought I could catch the 12:10 off the south end as the next ferry was at 2:10. Misjudged the distance to the ferry and missed it by 7 minutes so I had 2 hours to burn. So headed up the Vashon west side knowing the roads were not as good as the east side but there is less traffic. Espresso shake at Antique and Sandwich shop near Pt. Defiance Park. Gig Harbor traffic is always a mess during "rush hour" so stayed away from downtown to get home. Also missed the big climb on Dana road north of town as well as Banner rd in Olalla.
Tired puppy tonight but tomorrow ride will be shorter and then the bike gets it's wash, wax and lube before heading east.