We did not get up early at Beal's Point. Since we did not bike from Reno to Sacramento, we chose two nights at Folsom State Park. Beal's Point borders the Folsom lake. Although bordering a busy highway, the place was quiet pleasant. We walked to the lake, found a shelter with cement tables in the shade and took naps on a 92degree day.
We were quite tired and ready to not move for a few hours. So we took the long nap and then walked five miles to the nearest restaurant, along the highway and back. The next day was a soft ride day but with heavy traffic. We arrived to Retina Medical Group before 2 pm and finished around 5 pm. Praise God for the good news that the swelling on Carolyn's eye had disappeared. David also left his wallet in Denver and the air bnb owner called him to tell that the wallet was found.
From that point we biked a number of hills to Nancy and Steve Vivaldi's home. I knew Nancy when we were both single, sans kids. Sophie enjoyed a yard to explore without leash and with Pippi their dog. They provided us with cookies and showers and we set up the tent.
It seems that Sacramento train station will always have a memory of dashing in and out. The morning of October 7, We rode fast back to the Amtrak from Fair Oaks for our first 20 miles. We took the train at 10: 55. Here are some of our views early in the morning. Goats are used to clear brush in California. We still see goats everywhere!