Monday November 14, 2011
Wednesday November 9, 2011
I'm staying at my usual place in Cabo while here for a few days. A little unnerving while in a foreign country and the five guys occupying the room next to you come and go fully armed with AK47's and pistols on their belts. Seems though they are a special police squad working on the drug violence and are here because of a recent shootout at a mall in the north part of town. I made peace upon arrival by sharing my leftover halloween candy with them. They loved it and have been great neighbors ever since. I'm just glad these walls are thick so if the bad guys discover their whereabouts, none of the bullets will enter my room. Other than that, I'm having a great time. More later ...
SUNDAY August 14, 2011
Went kayaking up Chimicum Creek near the island. This is a beautiful place to Kayak with calm waters and at high tide, a wonderful meandering inland creek lined with big trees and brush with lots of wildlife to encounter. Had a big dinner on the island with Dean, Julie, Marshal and three members of a family visiting from Austria. The Austrian family will stay for several more days.
Went kayaking up Chimicum Creek near the island. This is a beautiful place to Kayak with calm waters and at high tide, a wonderful meandering inland creek lined with big trees and brush with lots of wildlife to encounter. Had a big dinner on the island with Dean, Julie, Marshal and three members of a family visiting from Austria. The Austrian family will stay for several more days.
Thursday, 19 May 2011,
Today's ride was a lot better than earlier in the week. The wind has died down a lot, but it was still overcast and cold when I left. The rain stopped just before I left Julian so the roads were still wet though. I headed down, out of the mountains to meet up with Dana, my son. I'll continue this trip when the weather gets better. I rode 49 miles today. Cold for the first part, but once I left the mountains and it warmed up, it was a good ride.
Today's ride was a lot better than earlier in the week. The wind has died down a lot, but it was still overcast and cold when I left. The rain stopped just before I left Julian so the roads were still wet though. I headed down, out of the mountains to meet up with Dana, my son. I'll continue this trip when the weather gets better. I rode 49 miles today. Cold for the first part, but once I left the mountains and it warmed up, it was a good ride.
Wednesday, 18 May 2011 (again),
The purpose of this ride was to have fun. Nothing else. I just talked to my son and was told the weather was going to be bad in his area for another 10-12 days. This ride would put me in his area in 4 or 5 days. So it looks like I'll be fighting this weather for most, if not all, of this ride. I think I'll take a different route home. That way, I'll live to give it another try when the weather is nicer.
The purpose of this ride was to have fun. Nothing else. I just talked to my son and was told the weather was going to be bad in his area for another 10-12 days. This ride would put me in his area in 4 or 5 days. So it looks like I'll be fighting this weather for most, if not all, of this ride. I think I'll take a different route home. That way, I'll live to give it another try when the weather is nicer.
Wednesday, 18 May 2011,
I have determined that the engine on the bicycle really sucks! Specially in 60-70 mph side winds with pouring rain. I had to get off the bike many times. Once I was pushing my bike along the shoulder of the road and when a gust of wind hit me, I was blown to the the other side of the road trying hard not to go over the edge. When I finally came across a trailhead, I took refuge in the outhouse there. Bike and all. Word seemed to get out that I was out there and people were out looking for me. I was in the outhouse putting on everything I had with me for warmth when I heard a horn honk. I peeked out and it was a car full of people looking for me. They were checking everyplace I might be until they found me. The wind and rain was subsiding a little by then and I told them I was fine. They insisted on following me for ten miles with their blinkers on until I got to town. They told me why there was no vegetation at all along that part of the road - the wind blew it all away years ago. I can believe it! They also said I wasn't the first person they have found hunkered down inside that outhouse over the years.
The rain is slowing and almost stopped even though the wind is still blowing. It is supposed to be sunny tomorrow so I plan on continuing my treck in the morning. I have a short section of downhill tomorrow followed by a long, very steep climb. I hope my legs are up to it. It's a lot different peddling a bike with a ton of provisions and camping gear on it.
I have determined that the engine on the bicycle really sucks! Specially in 60-70 mph side winds with pouring rain. I had to get off the bike many times. Once I was pushing my bike along the shoulder of the road and when a gust of wind hit me, I was blown to the the other side of the road trying hard not to go over the edge. When I finally came across a trailhead, I took refuge in the outhouse there. Bike and all. Word seemed to get out that I was out there and people were out looking for me. I was in the outhouse putting on everything I had with me for warmth when I heard a horn honk. I peeked out and it was a car full of people looking for me. They were checking everyplace I might be until they found me. The wind and rain was subsiding a little by then and I told them I was fine. They insisted on following me for ten miles with their blinkers on until I got to town. They told me why there was no vegetation at all along that part of the road - the wind blew it all away years ago. I can believe it! They also said I wasn't the first person they have found hunkered down inside that outhouse over the years.
The rain is slowing and almost stopped even though the wind is still blowing. It is supposed to be sunny tomorrow so I plan on continuing my treck in the morning. I have a short section of downhill tomorrow followed by a long, very steep climb. I hope my legs are up to it. It's a lot different peddling a bike with a ton of provisions and camping gear on it.
Wednesday, 18 May, 2011,
Looks like I'll be enjoying the four walls of a B&B room for today. Woke up to more horizontal rain and very strong, gusty winds. I don't want to get caught in the situation I was in yesterday. They say "What doesn't kill you makes you stronger." Well yesterday I got a whole lot stronger!
Looks like I'll be enjoying the four walls of a B&B room for today. Woke up to more horizontal rain and very strong, gusty winds. I don't want to get caught in the situation I was in yesterday. They say "What doesn't kill you makes you stronger." Well yesterday I got a whole lot stronger!
APRIL 3, another long day but the ride went fairly quick. Stopprd for lunch in San Ignacio, one of my favorite places. Then a ride down the beautiful coast of the Sea of Cortez and into Loreto. Here we stay at another great hotel. Walked the length of the town and had some ice cream. Tomorrow we expect to make a stop in La Paz for a short visit and then on to Cabo San lucas. I'll try to add some pictures in the next few days.
APRIL 1, long day today. Rode from Inyokern, California to San Quintin, Baja California, Mexico. In past years we used to stay at some real "rustic" (read that as 'dumps') places. We have migrated upwards and now we usually stay at very nice hotels with all the nice ammenities. Tonight is no exception.
March 5, 2011
Unloading the dirt bikes near Tecate on the U.S. side of the border. Will be heading south. I won't have any internet access so blogs will probably not occur but the map will show my location at each stop. Here's the map of this trip --
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