10/1 – Jagged Rock Like Chipped Teeth
248 miles. The wind was crazy today, and the canyons like alien planets. I met Rob and Kath at the Zion Canyon Campground, stay tuned for adventuring with Aussies!...
9/30 – Aliens and Alfalfa Fields
301 miles. Thank you, to Mikey and the generous residents of Rachel at the Little A’Le’Inn, for your kindness to wanderers....
9/29 – The first fire I started myself
231 miles. Between the cost of firewood and the inconvenience of hauling it by scooter, I never bother with a fire when camping on my own. It was a happy coincidence to meet Bex and Petey, and share a site and tell stories. Usually someone else starts the fire,...
9/28 – Vespa SF group ride!
160 miles, roundtrip. So many Vespas today! Plus, we visited Half Moon Bay, and had a cheerful ride along Skyline Drive. Happy happy....
9/27 – Bounce back
Get in line behind me, kid, I’m not someone’s parent watching you little turdlings have all the fun. Feeling better after some trampoline park with cousin and friends today....
9/26 – In-n-Out driving party
Peter rides a Triumph Street Triple, and can appreciate the luxury of eating and driving at the same time. Also, In-n-Out Burger fix en route to San Francisco for APAture’s gallery opening, with Lisa‘s watercolors. A lovely evening of friends, art, and 90s nostalgia music at the hipster cafe...
9/25 – Can’t sleep
Fernweh is strong, I had too much anxiety to sleep so I fixed the tent poles. Well, not fixed entirely. The elastic broke and I merely threaded what I could and knotted it so it wouldn’t immediately fall apart....
9/24 – My scars have scrapes
I should start wearing long pants for climbing. My legs are not pretty, because I use them for stuff....
9/23 – Ho hum
Maintenance....
9/22 – Gotta go for a ride
Riding helps me get out of my head. Sometimes I need to just do something. The search to make travel sustainable continues....