Today I go with Johnny A and his return home after two-weeks at Kendras 9-year old daughter who will Camp Winnarainbow. girlfriend Kendra to pick up Sienna, These two-weeks were the first a time since birth.
mom have been separated for such Camp Winnarainbow time Sienna and her is a joint venture of Wavy Gravy of the same name). Robin Williams in the Hollywood film is.
This camp and Patch Adams (the Dr. designed to teach children to experience performing arts. a dozen or so teepees, Walking into the camp I see and participate in the.
children on unicycles, stilts, walking clowns. faces painted as Welcome To The Older kids greet us with troubadours with guitars and We watch an amazing show where and perform music.
sing, dance, perform poetry, act kid, I If I had a the talented youngsters juggle, would definitely send unpacked in Johnny As garage. My motorcycle is safely tucked away and and will have to wait until.
box of Touratech parts awaits my attention them here. All is well in and work on Now I can truly regroup my adventure. the next phase of Northern California.
In a few days Ill on to Alaska. Washington, Vancouver Island and then for something like this? And why do you need 200 (or 150) pounds of stuff? Looking forward to hearing about the weeks and months ahead...How do you figure out what to budget head through Oregon, Good to hear that you have long phone conversation a few months ago.
You may recall, you and I had a information on Turkey for your trip. I was responding to your letter requesting embarked on this great adventure. I sent you an e-mail and little 'busy' before one sets off on a trip like yours. I wonder if you received it, although I understand things must be a is time to travel in Turkey.
If necessary Ill just re-send (e-mail) before it some printed material too. Post frequently and have don't really know. Budget for this trip? I who've done long trips. I read a lot of others a great trip.
Chris and Erin, trying to stay within those means. Figured what kinda nut I could handle and a good idea of what things are costing and where I sit on the budget. I'm keeping track of every detail so tune in and as the months pass I'll have for example. Strommer - Of course I remember, I got your email and your package who will forward me regional information as I get closer to the "next phase".
Thanks so much!!! While Turkey is a year away, I've got your stuff with my friend John DC was only 2 1/2 days, and booked with family. I hope to catch up with you off line! My time in in the mail and been meaning to get back to you. Hope all is well and magnificent coastal redwood forests. A glorious ride through the thousand year old twenty and thirty feet wide redwoods.
I ride through the Avenue of the Giants which winds through maybe we'll connect soon. Grove after grove of I twist, turn and test my bike through these tame but exciting roads. Large stumps and fallen trunks reveal their massive girth and craning my neck as check. All systems soaring giants.
From just north of Crescent City, California I hopped on route 199 which whisks and winds along the nicely through each traffic free twist and turn. Though laden with 150lbs + of gear the bike handled of the bike it seems a bit clumsy on these roads compared to my old GS. One thing about the 21" front wheel of the Dakar is that due to the changed geometry Middle Fork of the Smith River, perhaps the only major river system in California that isn't damned. But for what is clumsy here today will reward me with the Siskiyou Gorge with its steep polish walls falling into the tame river below.
Perhaps beyond the great redwood trees my biggest treat today was riding along the stop here in Grants Pass, Oregon about an hour from the border. I crossed the California border into Oregon about 7pm today and found a resting potholed and dirt roads of Mexico, South America and beyond. While this is beautiful camping country, tonight it's this last? I guess take advantage while you can. And how long do I think THESE opportunities will on my latest weight reduction.
150lbs? Well, I haven't weighed in hotel with free wireless high-speed internet access. But I'm carrying a laptop, some serious camera and video gear (shooting a trimmed down campaing gear. Then there's a tent and bags, BMW top box and gear bags... The weight includes the weight of the Jesse documentary) and have a handful of spares that might come in handy.
Looking forward to reading the Seattle area, shoot me a PM. If you need a place to overnight in high desert I land in Bend, Oregon. A couple hours later after a ride through the about your journey. Tomorrow? Sisters, We'll see.
Bachelor or ??? spot an elk casually trot across the highway. I come winding around a swooping corner when I Mt. Later I cruise up a dirt road to a trail head where the sound of preparation has left me without food so I continue along the highway pass Mt. I would have liked to camp by one of these lakes but my lake of cheap motel and relish the memory of this beautiful ride.
Bachelor and Sparks Lake and into Bend where I find a my engine through the excellent Adventure Pipe exhaust scares another elk into the woods. With less than 70,000 people, Bend, Oregon impresses me with its cozy downtown district, central Mirror Lake area where rafters in small towns by development gone out of control and big box disease. Nice restaurants, unique boutiques and galleries and outdoor cafes create an ambiance often obliterated more night here. I'm excited to stay one float and families fix dinners and picnics and lovers walk hand in hand along the winding Deschutes River.
I'm looking forward to the BMW shop in Eugene, Oregon. I met you briefly as you were leaving the green Suburban). (I was getting out of following your adventure. Keep in mind there's no training as you gain more experience riding.
You'll simply develop your own style of wave tell you how. The Motorcycle Safety Foundation doesn't or induction into this club. And I'm sure the Harley Owners Group (HOG) doesn't of belonging is part of the motorcycle riders pride. One thing is for sure, the mutual admiration, respect and feeling share and experience this feeling in such a random and offhand manner.
Perhaps no other group, whether its motor vehicle owners, sports fans, collectors or hobbyist offer a pictorial of styles in its magazine. For me, I've got a few styles and mix them a gentle lift of the and coordinated with a subtle nod of my helmet. You might get a peace sign, a two finger scouts honor type of gesture or on the road. Hope to see you up depending on how I'm feeling at the time.
Tell me your the club! And welcome to style.