4th July 2018 Happy 4th… the plan today is to ride northwards towards the evocatively named Indian Springs and turn right to Window Rock followed by a turn south to Gallup where I expect I will stay overnight, but first I have to get out of this parking spot!! What does she mean, you are …
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Day 17 – Down in the Valley
3rd July 2018 I’m up early and on the road to walnut canyon to visit the cave dwellings there. I am riding via Route 66 and remember it well. The sun is shining and all is right with the world, even the wind is sort of behaving itself, haha. And here we are… there is …
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Day 16 – Stop it…. NOW!
2nd July 2018 All I seem to be doing at the moment is moan about the wind…. I really, really hope today is going to be still and calm. Looking at the map last night, as usual I want to avoid the interstate so I will be riding eastwards towards Page then due south to …
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Day 15 – We’re on a Road to Nowhere..
1st July 2018 Here we are again, up and at em…. continuing on highway 50 then turning down to head south on the 257 and 130 to St George avoiding the interstate like the plague as usual. The road is arrow straight with just the occasional bend and very quiet, so what’s new! Nothings new, …
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Day 14 – Hey There Lonely Grrl….
30th June 2018 Well, I’m pleased to say the swelling has gone in my hand so I will try to make sure the wrist strap is not too tight from now on. It’s a lovely morning and I get the bike packed up pretty quickly… am getting into the swing of it now. Once I …
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Day 13 – Ooops!!!
29th June 2018 Soon on the road again and sorry to say goodbye to Carson City, I just really love it. Anyway, on Lidia’s recommendation I am riding just 10 miles up the road to Virginia City, but first a quick stop in Carson City Harley Davidson… of course. I just pick up a sticker …
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Day 12 – And relax
28th June 2018 Yesterday, at some point, I crossed over the state line, so it’s Ciao to California and Nice to see ya Nevada. Here I am in the lovely Carson City.. it is just so cute. I wake up at 10, late for me, but I feel great. My hands are still a bit …
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Day 11 – Glorious Day
27th June 2018 Despite the late night and exhausting journey I am up relatively early. Most motels in America have laundry facilities and this one is no exception. One thing I must say is the room is very good, clean and large with a full size fridge/freezer, small kitchen area with a humungous microwave, a …
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Day 10 – Snap!!
26th June 2018 Last day in San Francisco and I’m really looking forward to getting back on the road again. First though it’s down yet again to San Francisco airport area to meet up for the last time here with Sylvie and Lynda. I am sad to see them go, have really enjoyed their company …
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Day 9 – Seeing the Wood for the Trees…
25th june 2018 This morning its another earlylish start as I am meeting Sylvie and Lynda at the Marina in San Fran as we are going to attempt to see the redwoods again, so another ride across the Golden Gate Bridge… yay! Oh dear it’s really cold this morning and the sea mist is thick …
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