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Back on the bike again, I ride until I reach Snug Harbor. Comparing harbors to dog breeds, Roche Harbor is like a high-strung toy poodle while Snug Harbor is like a old lazy basset hound. Since I like basset hounds far better than poodles, I immediately feel at home at Snug. It's like the mellow, laid-back places Jimmy Buffet describes in his songs. Heck, maybe it's here he composed a song or two while lounging away uncounted days in this peaceful harbor nook.

Snug has cabins for rent and activities leaving from its harbor.

On the bicycle again, I soon arrive at Lime Kiln Point State Park for some serious whale watching.

I sit down with much excitement and wait, and wait, and wait some more. Huh, no whales! Well, I guess even whales have to have a day off.

Back on the bike, I encounter some nice views while riding down the west coast of the island.