Montara, California – 7th July 2021 This morning I am up early and half expecting to find some mess as Barry has not been out at all while I have been here. Well what a good boy, there is nothing at all. I try to coax him out of the door again, but he is …
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Day 21 – BAZZA!
San Francisco to Montara, California – 6th July 2021 I am just totally gutted… I seem to have lost my Harley Las Vegas baseball hat… I think I left it at Alice’s. I obviously got that in Las Vegas on my 60th birthday tour back in 2016, it is irreplaceable as far as I am …
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Day 20 – Magic Mike
San Francisco, California – 5th July 2021 I only get a few hours sleep as I am working at 3.30am again, but am able to grab a couple of hours afterwards too. Ok so am feeling a bit guilty.. the bike is fine, of course, I guess I shouldn’t fall into the trap of making …
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Day 19 – Happy 4th…
Oceano to San Francisco – 4th July 2021 This morning I do manage to get up quite early and Lori is already making breakfast… I am just overwhelmed by her kindness and generosity, what a fantastic person, thank you so much for making my first BaB experience so positive. After breakfast it’s time to get …
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Day 18 – Bunka-Biker
Claremont to Oceano, California – 3rd July 2021 So at last it’s time to pack up the bike for the very first time and get this blooming tour on the road! Just a final check over and James suggests we adjust the suspension to accommodate the additional weight and before you know it it’s time …
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Day 17 – Wheely
Claremont, LA County – 2nd July 2021 I’m up early but even so James is already working on the bike. I now need to source some new tires, but here they won’t take the wheels off the bike, we have to do it and then take them to the tyre shop and either pay for …
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Day 16 – I’m Sooooo Tired!
Los Angeles, California – 1st July 2021 By the time I get to bed it is 3.30am… I’m still on Mexico time so my body is at 5.00am… exhausted! I have to get up and go to Claremont to pick up my bike. I manage to get myself out of bed and arrange for an …
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Day 15 – USA Here I Come….
Mexico City/Los Angeles USA – 30th June 2021 At last it’s the day I’ve been waiting for… am flying to Los Angeles this evening and will pick up Clíodhna tomorrow.. yippee!! But first things first… what did I do today? Well not a lot to be perfectly honest. I got up early thinking I would …
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Day 14 – Frida, Ancestors & Getting the Needle
Coyoacán, Mexico City – 29th June 2021 First thing this morning is to check my results… Negative of course, fabby. I have booked an Uber for 9am as I will spend the day with Frida Kahlo. Firstly I am going back to the San Ángel area for a good look around and hopefully a visit …
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Day 13 – Floggin’ the Bloggin’
Coyoacán, Mexico City – 28th June 2021 I am working for a short time this morning then AM is due to come and pick me up so we can take the bike back. I suggest I get an Uber and meet her there to save having to cart my helmet and jacket around. I then …
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