NW Loop Day 26- rest

Rest day - the day all cycle tourists look forward to, even those who acknowledge they chose to get on the bike day after day after day....
We are in Manzanita, a small coastal town with a wonderful beach. There may not be a plethora of breakfast cafes or a lot to do at first glance but if one is moving around slowly (as is the wont for most of us on a rest day) it doesn't take a lot to fill in the day.
Starting with a pedicure is my favoured option, followed by breakfast with fellow travelers before we saunter down the main street. Stopping in each and every shop is obligatory on a day like today, even if one buys nothing. The shoes didn't fit.
Made it to the other end in time to turn around and go to lunch at the MUDD DOG for a Chicago hot dog with allegedly hot sauce.. Delicious.
Incredible as it may seem a highlight today was the brave and daring Polar Plunge at 4.00pm ..  Four women, myself included, were mad enough to run into the icy waters of the Pacific Ocean and douse themselves briefly before running back to shore, hot showers and/or the warmer motel pool. Nuts? Yes. Fun? YES.

Two Aussies, one Dutch, one American survive the plunge

Almost as much fun as the picnic on the beach which was disturbed by wind and sand, fortunately after we had almost finished eating. A later move to the sanctuary of the motel room balcony for cups of tea/coffee, filled by another couple of cyclists dropping in for a nightcap and the day is finally done.
I think everyone feels sad that the ride is ending, while at the same time feeling that we have been on the road a long time and home will be good to see again.