Sunday, June 10, 2007 Red Bluff, CA

I’m glad I didn’t listen to Corky. He said “Don’t go. Too many people!” He was right, but he didn’t say it would be worth it. I had no idea. Yosemite is a jewel. And I didn’t even go on some of the more scenic drives. After yesterday’s drive and the problem of getting a room, today started off just perfect. I was up early (4:00) either because of the burrito from last night or I just wanted to beat any more traffic. On the road by 7:00, and for a guy on a motorcycle – it was PERFECT!! Twisties, turnies, ups, and downs. It got a little chilly at 4000 ft, but it was still early (46 degrees at 8:00). I only went 67 miles, but it took me 3 hours to do it. If I stopped to take a picture everywhere that deserved a picture – I’d still be there. This is the kind of place you go for a week and try to stay inside the park. I’d like to see it in the evening, but early morning was great. I saw lots and lots of bikes. One guy was even there from Anchorage. The trip out of the park wasn’t boring either. After you get out of the park area, you have to go down a steep 5 mile grade of nothing but switchbacks to get to the main road. After that, it was just another day on the interstates. Had to stop early to call mom at 7:00, which is 4:00 here. Spent the rest of the early evening washing my bike and laundry. It made me glad we have our own washer & dryer. I’m about 750 miles from my final destination. While I could certainly do it in one day, I would then have more time to kill waiting to get to Jackson, WY. It will be an easy 2 day trip. I’ll give my cousin, Brian, a call tomorrow to let him know I’m getting close.
The Cavs look pretty crummy so far.