Joe and Denny,
If you ever get this far west, make sure you are on your bike. Route 199 from Redding west to 101 is a ride you will never forget. Sweepers and switch backs. The only thing you must be VERY careful of is stones in the road fallen from above. I nipped one and stopped to see if there was any damage. NO!! Happy me!! There are ZERO Bars on the cell!! Can you imagine cutting a tire 75 miles from anything or anyone with no phone???
BTW Joe, I enjoy your posts concerning city goings on. I hope so much Jim makes the differance many of us have hoped for.
Dave
Hi Folks,
Left Sacramento ealry this AM. Fellow biker recommended ride to Redding and go west on 199 through Shasta Nat Forrest instead of 101 from Sacramento. Better scenery and better ride.
199 was a great ride on a motorcycle plus the scenary was great. Coming down out of the mountains on 199 with temps about 80. Saw FOG on horizon. Got to 101 north of Eureka and temp was down to 54. FOG!! Went north towards Crescent,Ca and had patches of sun but still chilly.
Pics;
Old Sacramento down by train museum
THE SIGN!!!!!!!!!
Trinity River along 199 in Shasta National Forest with Mt. Shasta in background
First look at Pacific
Along 101 north of Trinidad
Well,I made it folks. From America the Beautiful, Spacious Skys (I have had beautiful days), Amber Waves of Grain (did not think I would see this as it is early spring but north of Sacramento there were fields of what looked like golden wheat), Purple mountains majesty (in UTAH), Upon the fruited plains (all across western USA) and Sea to shineing Sea.
It has been a great journey. Now heading north to Portland, OR and east Indy to see old friends on the way home.
Time to wrap up this trip and head home. Miss my Honey more each day. Thanks for going along with me (I've enjoyed your comments on SBYNEWS) and special thanks to Joe. I'm not sure of my route home but I'm sure I'll have more pics to send.
Take Care and Thanks,
Dave
11 comments:
God Bless You. Just remember on your trip home. He's the pilot and your the co-pilot. Have a peaceful ride home.
OK, Dave, that's enough already. I can almost smell the salt air. I hope you know you are punishing us wish-we-could-do-it folks. lol
Hope you enjoy the rest of the trip and have a safe journey. We continue to look forward to more pictures, especially when you come back across the Continental Divide.
Yeah, the sign! I have always wondered if it existed. By far this is one of the best features ever on SBY news! Great work!
What an awesome and incredible ride! Thanks so much for sharing.
Absolutely great reporting Dave, and for Joe publishing this journey.
This is way cool, thanks for the pics.
Thanks, Dave--it was fun following your journey even though it made us jealous!
Oh this makes me miss home(CO)more every day, especially when you were in the mountains. Have a safe trip home.
Thanks Dave! It's been fun waiting for your next post and to see what the pics would be of each time. Enjoy your visit with your friend. Be safe until you return home.
Just remember, there's no place like home...The Eastern Shore!
TS: "Yeah, the sign! I have always wondered if it existed."
There's more than one. There's also a large overhead one.
No doubt about it: we live in a beautiful country. We've got it all, from flat, green, watery land on the eastern Shore, to deserts, to mountains and canyons. I've seen a good deal of it, and can't wait until we can hitch up our little pop-up camper and take our next road trip.
Yep, jealous of motorcycle guy. Thanks for the beautiful pictures, and have a safe and scenic trip home.
Post a Comment