Day 4_This is what I am talking about

Had a bit of a late start. Got talking with another cyclist (Adam)that apparently got in Tunnel Mountain around 10 the night before. He was coming up from San Francisco and was 5 weeks into his trip. I wish I had taken pictures of his bike. He had an extended frame, with a skateboard base that was basically his rear rack and huge panniers. The solar charger for his iPod was cool....

I rode into town and got a few supplies from Safeway (granola bars, bread, cheese and an apple--- I still had some pasta to last a few days). Then I was off, back on Highway 1 towards Lake Louise. I decided to take 1A because of Adam's recommendation. He said it was quieter, meaning no cars blasting by at 120! He was right. Once I got onto 1A, as I have mentioned to many people, I finally felt REALLY good about riding. It was extremely peaceful, the air was fresh and no one else around me. It was truly what I was waiting for. Although the scenery was not spectacular, it made up for it with the smells and the silence. There was something truly awesome about this leg of my trip.