Back home

Well we rode home Monday. Down I-25 to Socorro and then west on Hwy 60 past the VLA (very large array) which are radio wave receiving antennas listening for intelligent signals from outer space. Then down the road we stopped in Pie Town for guess what? We continued on west to Payson where we pretty much all split up to go to our respective homes. It was a great weekend with old and new friends.

Mmmm warm pecan pie and coffer

Cold and rainy morning ride

We road a loop ride on Hwy 4 that goes by Los Alamos. It got down to 40 and light rain off and on. We got back to the hotel and took a shuttle to Old Town where we did a quick tour of the old churches. One is promoted as the oldest in the USA. We're now having a burger.

Frank and Kim

Unique spiral stair case

Wild Hog day

We stopped in Madrid which is where Wild Hogs was filmed. Maggie's diner is still there although it's a souvenir shop now. From there we went to Red River where there was a typical Harley rally. It clouded up and snowed for awhile and then cleared off making the ride back to Santa Fe via Angel Fire very enjoyable.

We made it to Albuqueque

Happy hour in Albuquerque

Jerry and Carmel

Chris and Tiffany

Steve and Rita

Bruce and Della

Frank and Kim

Me

On the road again

This next trip is just a 4 dayer with a bunch of friends. We're riding to Albuquerque, Sante Fe and Red River, New Mexico to attend the bike rally they hold every Memorial Day weekend. It should be fun and some what relaxing seeing as how the other bikes are cruisers and Gold Wings. We leave this Friday and I will post pictures as I get them.

Seeing the sights along I-40

We left Janet's sisters bright and early this morning and stopped for the night in Elk City, OK. We'll make it home before dark tomorrow and then it's back to the retirement grind until the next trip.

Park the bike

I just arrived in Carbondale, IL at Janet's sisters house. The motorcycle portion of this trip is done with 3,098 more miles on it. Janet's younger sister is driving down from Chicago today so we will stay here and visit for another day. Probably load up the bike and head towards home Sunday morning. For those that followed along thanks for the company. I'm glad we went all the way to Key West but frankly Steve and I agree we will probably never do that again. 

We're looking forward to our next trip starting July 16 where we will be in our favorite part of the country which is in the Rocky Mountain states.

Elvis has left the building

We made it to the north side of Memphis after a short 690 mile ride. The weather was nice starting out at 60 and getting up to 89 and dry. Not much for scenery along the stretches of interstate highways we road today but it was green and lush. A short 200+ mile day tomorrow.

A day closer to home

 We road 427 miles today and ended up in Lake City, FL. Lots of traffic and up and down speed limits. We hit hard rain for a couple miles about 15 miles from our final stop. No pictures today. 

No Key Lime pie for supper :o(  We ate at a Steak and Shake so I had settle for a chocolate shake.

Now to figure out which way to go tomorrow. Stay tuned.

End of the road

We made it to Key West and the end of highway 1 along with the most southern point in the continental United States. We road in a light rain but it stopped by the time we entered Key West. Lots of tourist traps to dodge. Had lunch and 2 small pieces of Key Lime pie. Took pictures then road back to Key Largo and camp. If you're watching my SPOT you'll notice a bee line from Key West to our camp. That's because I had turned off the unit in Key West and didn't turn it back on until we returned to camp. A hot shower and it was time to eat again. I had fresh Hog Fish and another slice of pie. 

We will start our journey north in the morning.

7 mile bridge

Banyon tree

Key Largo

Spending the next 2 nights at a State park in Key Largo. We'll take a day trip to Key West tomorrow. Saw an alligator today in a canal near the Cypress Nat. Park visitors center. We've had enough sea food for awhile so it was burritos tonight.

My 3rd piece of Key Lime pie. I'm not done yet.

Venice tonight

After a fairly long day with over an hour traffic delay where our bikes almost over heated we arrived in Venice. Found a retirement campground that had some tent sites and an oyster bar with cold Yinlinger (sp) beer. On to Key West tomorrow.

Bob Donaldson memorial

Today was the memorial ride for Bob Donaldson. Over 50 riders assembled along with Bob's 2 sons a 2 of his grand sons. The family scattered Bob's ashes in the Gulf waters. We then gathered at a local BBQ for lunch and then road to Apalatchicola for a tribute to Bob at a Vietnam memorial.

Friday a day of rest

Today was a leisure day for us. Walked the beach this morning and picked up more shells. Then off to Apalachicola (there's a mouth full) for a plate of fresh oysters for lunch. Then back to camp to lounge around and visit with other riders. Kevin and his gang showed up around 4:00 pm.