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Desert Loop-Day 1
May 6th, 2012 | 
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Joyce
A fantastic first day
Relaxing at Furness Creek after a fantastic first day. You can see from Spot what our route was – as we progressed we continued on less travelled roads. I have to agree with Jim – the road less travelled is much more enjoyable.
Some things about riding were unexpected. There was a cross wind as we travelled between Victorville and Kramer Junction and I felt like the wind was trying to rip me off the back of the bike. Fortunately that didnt last too long. It was colder than I expected. I dressed with the same number of layers as Jim when we left but found I needed one or two more to keep comfortable. And then there is helmet hair. Not something Jim is likely to complain about
The landscape was just spectacular as we travelled into Death Valley. And you feel part of it while on the bike. Not like being in a car. Even though it was hot, zooming along on the bike kept you comfortable. Less and less vegetation. Browner and browner as we went
Furness Creek is an oasis in the desert. Sudden green and palm trees. After we checked in and enjoyed the pool, we did a little ride out to Artists Drive before dinner. The setting sunlight lit up the colors in the rocks. The pictures just dont capture it
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Death Valley
Here are pics when we approached death valley. I’ll have Joyce do a post later. We are at Furnace Creek Inn now
The Adventure Begins
Time for someone else to blog as you all know my blabbing by now.
Joyce’s post:
I arrived in California Wednesday night – 30 minutes early. Little Brother was keeping track of my progress via his real time airline app and was curbside to pick me up when I walked out of the airport. Who could ask for better service?
I spent Thursday relaxing and setting up his new smoker and when he came home from work we packed up the suit case and saddle bags. Jim has a system for packing that works for him and I just followed directions. I can only say that we are not over packed. There is room for only bare necessities and nothing more. But he is letting me take my iPad. Earlier he didn’t know if there would be room for both of ours
The Spot tracker is updated with all our information. The bike is gassed up. Tickets and reservation info are all packed. Stopped at the AMT so we have enough cash. After a good night’s sleep, we are up and ready to go.
