Post Sans Pictures

Well, I’m out of time and haven’t yet solved the issue of posting photos from my iPhone directly to WordPress. One application, iPhoneSlide looked good, but it doesn’t support WP when hosted on a custom url. So, you’ll just have to put up with short text updates until I return.

Also, since Pete has work related issues (the responsible ass is in training on Monday) and I’m off again solo, here is my approximate route. Which of course is subject to change on whim. Looks like roughly 1500 miles of beautiful country to see.

October Ride Map

Yep! It’s that time again…

The wind is a little sharper, the sun is a little lower in the sky, the leaves are turning, and some memories that were locked away seem to be all that much more prevalent and intense. Therefore, it must be time to “get my back out on the highway.” Looks like Pete and I are up for another ride, albeit briefer than the previous one. Pete is flying down from Seattle on the 18th and we’ll leave S.F. on the 19th to do a PCH/Southern California loop over 4 days. Stay tuned. More to follow.

Addendum

Since several of you have asked, I have received and was delighted to accept an offer from Real Branding to head their Project Management team. I’m very impressed with the company, the leadership, the team, and the company’s direction. I start on the 18th.

Day Thirty-five, Tuesday, June 5, 2007

Yosemite to Home

Thirty-five days, eight states, two provinces, six national parks, and 7551 miles later I’m ready to come home. I can tell that the trip did its job because I’m as happy to be coming home as I was to be leaving. I’m very grateful to be able to take advantage of this opportunity. I’m sure it will be weeks or even months before I realize the true impact of the trip.

Thank you to everyone who read the blog, rode with me, let me crash at their homes, and in general supported this! For my first motorcycle tour, it was a smashing success. I’m hooked. Who wants to plan the next one with me?

Overall Trip Route:

Overall Trip Route

Day Thirty-four, Monday, June 4, 2007

Yosemite National Park

This was a wonderful way to end the trip. I spent the day exploring the valley, hiking up the Mist Trail to Vernal Falls, and smoking my last Avo. Thanks Pete

El Cap, Halfdome, & The Bike

El Capitan & Half Dome

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Half way to Vernal Falls

Vernal Falls

Vernal Falls

Half Dome from the creek

Half Dome

I even saw another bear feeding about a quarter mile from camp:

Another bear...