Monthly Archives: October 2011

Forgot to post pictures of some San Diego fun!

My last day in San Diego, Yvonne picked me up at REI after I dropped my bike off to be shipped and took me to Old Town to visit the last place on my list that I hadn’t visited. We … Continue reading

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procrastination

I keep meaning to post, but I’m home for such a short while, that I’m busy every moment. Friday, I leave for Tennessee. I’ll be gone for 3 weeks, cycling the Natchez Trace, then a bit further south, just for … Continue reading

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Crossing that line in the sand…..

The “finish line” that is. After a lovely stay with the Olivers in Capistrano, I cycled to San Elijo Beach state park and stayed the night. When I arrived, well after dark, I was put in a regular camping that … Continue reading

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Flexibility and Pragmatism and what’s really the “goal” here?

As there is much to catch up on, I’ll re-iterate that this journey is that. It’s not an accomplishment to be chalked up, but rather, a series of experiences that comprise a story. It unfolds, or as is sometimes the … Continue reading

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Very tough morning; sanctuary in the evening

Though it wasn’t worthy of mention, last night, I couldn’t find a decent meal. There wasn’t a grocery store anywhere within an easy walk, and the area, Cannery Row, just isn’t an area that lends itself to grocery stores. There … Continue reading

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And it just keep getting better!

After the beautiful lighthouse hostels, I visited Santa Cruz. It was an easy ride. On the way, however, I stopped at Ano Neuve reserve to hike out to see the Elephant Seals. It was a great side trip. There were … Continue reading

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Just…… WOW

The past couple of days have been beautiful beyond compare. The coast is lovely, but there is so much more than that. When I stayed at the hostel in San Francisco, it was convenient, affordable, fun to see/meet people from … Continue reading

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