Thursday morning..... a week into our Spring Camping Trip. Sitting in a Starbucks just outside of Indio.... the past couple of nights we boondocked in BLM land off the Painted Canyon Road. Yesterday we explored that slot canyon hike, and I got a crash course on rock climbing! My knees and elbows show the result!
So far, cell phone reception and internet access has been nil! Out of Bend, we headed East, then South.... spending a couple of nights in the Mohave, then another in Joshua Tree National Park. Pictures soon to follow! More news, too! Not sure when we will have internet access again.... Bob is much more into boondocking this year... maybe cuz of all the bad economic news, and all our retirement funds evaporating! The good news is that we are finally in warm temperatures, our health is good (although my cold, or infection, still lingers!), and the puppies travel well, also enjoying the change of scenery!
Thursday, March 5, 2009
Monday, January 5, 2009
Mt. Bailey, July 2008
Yea, I know.... these are out of order, but I am just now getting around to learning how to get images to the blog, so give me a break!Over here, to the left, that is Rupert, the delicate one, in the back pack. He is so CUTE!
At the top, we stopped long enough for pictures, hydration and nutrition, then started the climb down. Unfortunately, it was not a super clear day, due to wildfires..... A good hike..... 5 miles up, then 5 miles DOWN.... Ugh. My knees were ready for a rest after that....(and a beer, or two!)
4-Mile Lake campground
This is from one of our last camping trips of the season.....back in September. A gorgeous weekend....We were a bit surprised to see the number of campers; the campground was "closed", which really meant no one was there to collect fees, and the water had been shut off. One day we did a run around the lake (9 miles? maybe more..... we don't keep track!) That weekend we also were treated to a full moon...a lovely sight as the moon reflected red then yellow on the lake as it rose into the sky.
Wednesday, March 26, 2008
March 26, 2008
On a computer at the public library in Morro Bay and I have 10 minutes left. Will post later this week!
Lovely run up to the top of Black Hill this a.m..... More mountain bike rides planned this week!
The Morro Bay State Park offered no real getaway from it all. This is what we are doing?! Kinda funny. RV's everywhere! Fortunately it is quiet at night. The bathrooms were somewhat clean, and even had dryers! Encountered a grump about the doggies. And we are especially conscientious about cleaning up after our (and other!) doggies!
Warmish day here. I am continuing to wear shorts, although I still need to wear a long sleeve t-shirt and fleece.
Next, gonna find the spot on the beach where we can let the doggies run free!
Lovely run up to the top of Black Hill this a.m..... More mountain bike rides planned this week!
The Morro Bay State Park offered no real getaway from it all. This is what we are doing?! Kinda funny. RV's everywhere! Fortunately it is quiet at night. The bathrooms were somewhat clean, and even had dryers! Encountered a grump about the doggies. And we are especially conscientious about cleaning up after our (and other!) doggies!
Warmish day here. I am continuing to wear shorts, although I still need to wear a long sleeve t-shirt and fleece.
Next, gonna find the spot on the beach where we can let the doggies run free!
Friday, March 21, 2008
March 21, Friday
At last, online again!
Almost had a post on the 19th, but, in the learning curve of blogging, I lost my newly created post. Ugh.
Friday morning here.... kinda tired. This morning, our usual morning run of 4 - 5 miles felt good, but I was a bit sluggish on the up hills. No sheep in sight today. Beautiful morning.... crisp, clean air, blue skies, and even a bit warmer! Yaa!
Yesterday, we drove back to Aptos, outside of Santa Cruz, for another ride at Nisene Marks Forest State Park. Such a great ride! 22 mile round trip..... so, an 11 mile up hill climb before the glorious descent! 2500 feet of elevation gain.... lots of switch backs! We certainly are getting our hill work in!! Bob can write more about these rides, and runs... After a ride like that, I am pooped! I veg'ed out the rest of the day; laid inside the camper, and watched Oprah (yea, we have TV!).
Finally, the pledge drive is over! Is it pledge week everywhere? Yikes! We are enjoying the local public radio stations. Here, it seems the basic membership they are pushing is $120! Yikes! I am used to $45 or maybe $60! Is it because we are in a the well-to-do area of Monterey Bay?
Almost had a post on the 19th, but, in the learning curve of blogging, I lost my newly created post. Ugh.
Friday morning here.... kinda tired. This morning, our usual morning run of 4 - 5 miles felt good, but I was a bit sluggish on the up hills. No sheep in sight today. Beautiful morning.... crisp, clean air, blue skies, and even a bit warmer! Yaa!
Yesterday, we drove back to Aptos, outside of Santa Cruz, for another ride at Nisene Marks Forest State Park. Such a great ride! 22 mile round trip..... so, an 11 mile up hill climb before the glorious descent! 2500 feet of elevation gain.... lots of switch backs! We certainly are getting our hill work in!! Bob can write more about these rides, and runs... After a ride like that, I am pooped! I veg'ed out the rest of the day; laid inside the camper, and watched Oprah (yea, we have TV!).
Finally, the pledge drive is over! Is it pledge week everywhere? Yikes! We are enjoying the local public radio stations. Here, it seems the basic membership they are pushing is $120! Yikes! I am used to $45 or maybe $60! Is it because we are in a the well-to-do area of Monterey Bay?
Thursday, March 13, 2008
March 13
Thursday morning...
We have now been on the road a full week! This is the first time we have had internet access, so only now checking email, or posting anything new! (I have written almost daily, but need to figure out how to import stuff from word documents!)
Here we sit in an internet cafe in Pacifica, overlooking the ocean on a typical overcast drizzling day! (and we left town for this?!) Actually, the weather has not bothered me a bit!!
Yesterday Bob had the pleasure of driving through San Francisco.... We took a few pix of the Golden Gate bridge before we crossed, then headed into the traffic chaos. I was not kind to my fingers.... It seemed like we were the only ones foolish enough to drive a camper through town!
Once we settled into our RV digs here in Pacifica, we took the bus, then BART into the city.
Hey, girlfriends.... I remember that area, cuz that was my intro to San Fran! We wandered around.... mostly window gazing, hoofed it through China town, into the Italian district where we had a lovely dinner at Pinnochio's. Hey, wasn't that the same place us girls went?
Being back in a major city, and riding public transport reminded me of my years of Chicago.... and how glad I am that I don't live in a city any more. Fun to visit, but all those people, all that stuff, the commotion, the traffic is just tooooo much.
In about an hour, we leave here to go Santa Cruz... hopefully we will have time for a bike ride. My legs were a bit twitchy last night..... after a couple of days "off" from those daily doubles, I need some exercise! Especially, after that pasta meal last night!
We have now been on the road a full week! This is the first time we have had internet access, so only now checking email, or posting anything new! (I have written almost daily, but need to figure out how to import stuff from word documents!)
Here we sit in an internet cafe in Pacifica, overlooking the ocean on a typical overcast drizzling day! (and we left town for this?!) Actually, the weather has not bothered me a bit!!
Yesterday Bob had the pleasure of driving through San Francisco.... We took a few pix of the Golden Gate bridge before we crossed, then headed into the traffic chaos. I was not kind to my fingers.... It seemed like we were the only ones foolish enough to drive a camper through town!
Once we settled into our RV digs here in Pacifica, we took the bus, then BART into the city.
Hey, girlfriends.... I remember that area, cuz that was my intro to San Fran! We wandered around.... mostly window gazing, hoofed it through China town, into the Italian district where we had a lovely dinner at Pinnochio's. Hey, wasn't that the same place us girls went?
Being back in a major city, and riding public transport reminded me of my years of Chicago.... and how glad I am that I don't live in a city any more. Fun to visit, but all those people, all that stuff, the commotion, the traffic is just tooooo much.
In about an hour, we leave here to go Santa Cruz... hopefully we will have time for a bike ride. My legs were a bit twitchy last night..... after a couple of days "off" from those daily doubles, I need some exercise! Especially, after that pasta meal last night!
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