Orick to Eureka--45 miles

More hills, of course.  This area always seems windy--especially around Arcata and Eureka. We put on and took off our jackets all day. We took a few routes off highway 101--they were scenic miles but at a price. Very poor road condition and at times we had to push our bikes over sandy gravel sections. We didn't complain at all ??!! We are staying at a hotel my brother has told us is the only safe one in town: Bayshore Best Western. There is a Marie Callendar next door.