Stand-up paddleboarders |
Hood
River (pop. 7,100) is sometimes described as the windsurfing
capital of America, thanks to the winds that almost constantly sweep
up the gorge. Kiteboarding, kayaking, mountain biking, skiing, and
hiking are also key to its appeal as a tourist town. The area has
some high-tech industries too and is known for its pear and apple
orchards.
Grounded |
As
usual, I enjoyed a thoroughly lazy rest day. Hood River being the sort of
place it is, my breakfast eggs and coffee were organic. I browsed the
bookshops, visited the bike shop, and strolled down twice to the
waterfront to watch the windsurfing action. There was a competition
due to start from the event site at 9:30am but hours later it had
still not begun due to an uncharacteristic flat calm.
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