Day 24 – Back on the road

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Oct 062009
 
Day 24 - Back on the road

Daily Distance: 55km Total Distance: 2285km Back to the grind. I’m on an airmattress that’s half inflated, a tent that is sagging because my pegs are bent and not going into the ground, and my stomach is filled with bread, donated couscous and beer. I’m not complaining, however the last two days are Shangri-La compared to my living arrangements here in Pfieffer/Big Sur State Park, a whopping 30 miles away from Monterrey, making this my shortest day cycling yet. I awoke in a blur again (the place was so quiet [read more]


Day 23 – Well Deserved Relaxation

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Oct 052009
 

Daily Distance: 0km Day 23 – Hugh knocked on the door this morning, wondering if I was about to get up anytime soon, I groggily muttered about the time, it being almost 11am! I had a tough time (read: started thinking about work) getting to sleep and by 3:30 I was in all sorts of windings, having to dose myself to shut down. After a brief coffee infusion and some toast, I pumped myself full of pain killers before heading out to the Urgent care facility in hopes of plucking [read more]


Day 22 – Clairvoyant

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Oct 042009
 

Daily Distance: 84km Total Distance: 2230km Another late night for me, however this time I’m in some very good comfort, at my hosts Diane and Hugh’s house in Pebble Beach. It’s a rather secluded area known for its golf courses, and oceanic areas, and the first area I’ve seen in a long time that doesn’t have any convenience stores, or anything whatsoever near by. It’s wonderful! I was able to spend the evening chatting with both of them about issues in the world, our thoughts and viewpoints and some commonalities. [read more]


Day 22 – More off course oddities

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Oct 042009
 

Talk about a real bizarro day for riding. Up at 7:45 and freezing due to the lack of pants issue, I dealt with the packing of my area. I’ve got it down to less than 15 minutes now to have all 4 panniers filled, mounted, rack pack secured, and ready to go. I typically deal with eating afterwords. Without the stove, I’ve had to modify things, as usually I’d fire up the stove to boil some water for my useless coffee maker to work. I met a few more people [read more]


Day 21 – No pants party in a No party zone.

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Oct 032009
 

Daily Distance: 99km Total Distance: 2146km Trying to keep this entry upbeat, but my vibe’s been a bit smashed by California State Parks, and their workers, particularly at New Brighton State Park, which is where I’m staying tonight. When I was in Davenport, I met a woman named Liz McCreadie, sitting on the same steps as I while I was typing my journal. She does some wondeful paintings that you can purchase here. She offered crash space at her place, and looking back I probably should have taken it. Today’s [read more]


Day 21 – Drastic Change of Course

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Oct 032009
 

Sitting at the side of the road in Santa Cruz, I’ve been bothered for the past few hours by something nagging at me. I did end up speaking to the girl last night, Sarah (this is number 3, I will hyper link their photos when making reference to them shortly) is on a one year sabbatical as an Occupational Health worker for rehabilitating injured people told me all about her cycling in Scandinavia, where you can camp for free for one night anywhere without cost, and told me other stories [read more]


Day 20 – I left *nothing* in San Francisco

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Oct 022009
 

Daily Distance 60km Total Distance: 2046km After last nights hotel stay, I awoke at 9 to jackhammers, honking, and all sorts of traffic – remember, the city, what goes on with normal lives? I mucked around on the internet for a bit, and continued to try to upload some photos. I stayed up quite late until 2am, chatting with people, organizing, yet forgetting to grab a copy of a website that I wanted to read through on bicycle maintenance as I need to get some more skills up to speed. [read more]


Day 19 – A roof over my head?

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Oct 012009
 

Daily Distance: 139km Total Distance: 1986km What a long day. Combined with the raccoons still trying to get themselves into my business I had a short sleep. I wanted to get my move on today early as the past few have been late starts, likely due to my injury – but it’s a slippery slope and I intend on changing that habit. Heather, Lauren and I headed over to the Roadhouse Coffeeshop by 9:00am and had some super hi-test coffee, before hitting the roads. I passed them shortly there after [read more]


Day 19 – So close to the Bay Area

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Oct 012009
 

Tonnes of free wifi here in the town I stopped in, paying far too much for lunch, consisting of a pickle, A $8 dollar spring mix salad, 2 cans of tuna, energy drink, and a baguette. It’s hot, and this last little bit into San Fran is hellish. Winding roads, beating sun, I nearly took a tumble feeling light headed going up and down the hills. I’m 30 miles away and derermined to cross this Golden Gate with lights on…… 1pm


Day 18 – Leisurely Riding with good crew

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Sep 302009
 

Day 18 – Leisurely riding.. Daily Distance: 87km Total Distance: 1847km At about 10:00am I awoke (catchup!) and packed up. I wanted to move, and one day of slowdown was enough. I said goodbye to Scott and Sarah, but not before grabbing their pictures and contact information. I’ve realized, there are alot of people that I would have liked to get photos of, but just didn’t think of it at the time. Sleep was tough. The raccoons were circling our area all night, sticking their faces under our flies, and [read more]


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