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Day 1 is in the books. I preached this AM at Palm Harvest Church. Went home, leathered up, and set my compass North. After 295 miles logged, I’d say it was a pretty solid start.
Day 1 always involves a learning curve for me. During the first few hours of a long-distance road trip, I am often reminded of something that I SHOULD HAVE done prior to leaving.
Today’s lesson: lather on the sunscreen. I assure you, I won’t forget tomorrow. My neck is fried. But then that is what makes road trips so fun: the learning curve. I love every moment.
My destination today was the Easter Sierra’s. Traveling Highway 395 is always a fun ride…even when the temperatures hover around 106 degrees Farehenheit; like they did today.
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Top 3 Things I saw today:
1) The F/A-18E Super Hornet Fighter Jet that “greeted me” with a strong banked turn as he screamed over the mountain top for a quick “hello.” Man, those planes are a WHOLE LOT BIGGER up close! It was spectacular.
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2) The air conditioner in my hotel room.
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3) The local cops outside my complex which led to some fresh intel on where to grab some GREAT grub. Cops ALWAYS know where the good eating dives are.
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The bike is now washed and put to bed. I’m not far away from that reality either. This morning I woke up at 1:30 AM amped up and ready to go. I suspect that Day 2 will start somewhat similar.
So for now, I will leave you with a few pictures from today’s ride. Thanks for coming along. And if you’d like to see more, check out my Instagram posts. My handle is: Costamesaman.
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Mike good to follow your travels. Put on lots of sunscreen….I was just diagnosed with melanoma skin cancer and face second surgery on July 30th. I guess I forgot my sunscreen too many times!
Good advice Bruce. Will do. Sorry to hear about your melanoma. Tough break.
How cool is this trip. Not a question… what’s a statement! Like I said I wish I was with you enjoying every mile.
“Life is a ride enjoy at 1 mile at a time!”