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,...

Heads up, I’m going to drop off the internet for a little, but hopefully not off the canyon edge! Changing gears from fulltime traveler back to something of a weekend warrior was much needed for the first week, but the Roar was just saving itself up. Winter would soon...

160 miles, roundtrip. So many Vespas today! Plus, we visited Half Moon Bay, and had a cheerful ride along Skyline Drive. Happy happy....

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....

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...

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....

I should start wearing long pants for climbing. My legs are not pretty, because I use them for stuff....

Maintenance....

Riding helps me get out of my head. Sometimes I need to just do something. The search to make travel sustainable continues....