I reached Rockport where there were more people than eagles, each one with a pair of binoculars or a camera lens the size of a rolling pin. I felt silly with my little digital, but I figured "What the heck" and stopped. I was originally planning on parking the bike and shedding my gear to walk around but I no longer felt like it. I didn't like the crowds to I got back on the bike and headed further along Hwy 20 towards Marblemont. The few places that were convenient to pull over and be near the river were already full of eagle-watchers, so I tended to do a slow driveby and keep on going. I reached Marblemont and chose to give the Buffalo Run Restaurant a try, as I heard that they had good food. The food was ok and no, I didn't have a buffalo burger, or even an elk burger, even though both are listed on the menu. I was surprised, however, when I got my bill and saw the following note: "Gov. Worker 10%" - ha! They thought my sherrif's badge was real and gave me a discount! I was too amused to say anything to them and just left them the same amount as I would have without the discount, letting the waitress reap the benefit of my "discount".

Back to the eagles. I decided that I might as well stop with the herds of people, as that was obviously where the eagles were. I stopped and got a few pictures of tiny brown dots. Once again I told myself that I need a better camera. Fed up with the crowds I headed back towards home. If nothing else, I had a great ride on a great day.