Portland in the rain

The day started in the Salvation Army's accommodation in Portland Oregon.   We have found that people are very kind and very supportive, it was a good stay and we enjoyed the company as I mentioned in the last blog.  What was great that we were joined at the the start of the day by James  Mourning of the Disabled American Veterans  he was with us at dawn with his daughter Ashley and Son in Law Ian. They joined us for the the reading of the 100 names of those killed in battle in both the Iraq and Afghan wars.

Stan is a lovely man and heads the Senior Vice Commander of the chapter in Longville.  It was lovely to see him and his family join us.

As readers will know, the coffee chain Starbucks has to be checked out on a regular basis by the author of this Blog, (I know its tough but hey) - even some times by the riders. Below the person fast becoming the Poster Boy of the Blog, 

The riding was good in that it was not far but not great as it was wet, and Tom's chain broke, but still going well. 

And yes you're right that is Alvon in the lead.

Have a good one....B