Saturday, August 6, 2011

Day One & Two


 Here are the pictures that prove we were actually in Mexico.  that sign in front of the bikes is the actual "border line" I guess.  At least that's what the plaque says.  Hopefully that will be good enough proof that we started in Mexico.  If not, I do have a video I took with the GoPro that I can send in.  It's a bit long so I will edit it when I get home and post it with the wrap up for the trip.  I'm also writing a ride log that I'll try to post somewhere on line just in case you're interested in more detail, I'll let you know where .
 As I said, I couldn't believe what an ordeal this portion of the ride was.  We got a 35 minute delay just past Harris Ranch for a vehicle fire & that was both of us riding up between the cars & trucks to get to the front faster.  If Rich had brought his side car, it would have been two hours for sure.  Then there is the speeding ticket story, better let Rich tell that one.  More than once, I was sure we weren't going to make it.  We could have easily done it in 36 hours but wanted to try for 24 because after all, we are Insane & needed to prove it I guess.....

That was yesterday though & after a few hours sleep (could have been a couple more if the cops didn't have to show up to end the domestic violence down the hall) we are ready to get back on the road today.  Prince George is where we'll likely be spending the night, possible construction could make the going slow but that should give me more time to take pictures along the way.  For those of you that don't know, that's Mt. Shasta in the background.  You've seen it before on cans of soda.  Wish I could have taken the time to move the bike to a better location and take the good camera out.

5 comments:

  1. Nice job Border to Border... Stay loose and watch for deer....

    Cliff Hodge

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  2. You guys look so happy there at the Mexican Border ;) can't wait to see the Surrey, BC pics, you took some, right? Safe travels today, and I'm hoping traffic, light and variable, as well as gas stations, plentiful :D

    Miss you like the dickens, and I look forward to talking to you soon. Oh, I'm also going to send up my thoughts to the universe, for a restful nights sleep tonight. If it doesn't seem possible, I'm prescribing double dose of Vitamin T for ya ;-)

    Kiss

    ~me~

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  3. Hi Lenny! How exciting! I still remember when you rode your bike all the way out here to GA many years ago! I hope you are having a great time. The background of the pictures look absolutely beautiful! Be Safe and keep up the picture taking!...and hopefully no more speeding tickets ;)

    Love and miss ya!
    Sara

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  4. He you two, just remember not to drive faster than your angles can fly!!!!

    Loves,
    Robin G.

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  5. Doing an Awesome Treck! It is nothing wrong with a little insane moments 24 hours or Less High Five to that one. Becareful have fun..
    Jewelz

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