Wednesday, July 2nd, 2008 – I am really enjoying the relaxed atmosphere of this part of the country. I want to say “again” because it feels so much like the Pacific Northwest. The trees are lush and green and thickly line the road. There is a feeling of life and vibrancy emanating from the woods [...]

** I wrote this back in August of last year, and never got around to finishing my journal of my trip. I will endevour to complete the articles again… ** Tuesday, July 1st, 2008 – It is so NICE to get out of the city and the traffic I have been bothered by for almost [...]

Monday, June 29th, 2008 – My first stop today is Mystic, Connecticut. There is supposed to be a pretty cool maritime museum there, and for anyone who has seen the movie ‘Mystic Pizza’ it was filmed there. The ride out of New York is as bad as the ride in, but at least the traffic [...]

Thursday, June 26th 2008 – New York, NY… It’s called by many names: The city that never sleeps, The Big Apple, Gotham, or The greatest city on earth. And now I get to find out for myself a little about this city. One thing is for certain is that it is crowded… crowded with cars, [...]

Tuesday, June 24th 2008 – It’s evening as I just roll into Virginia on my way to Richmond for the night. I had planned on visiting one of the old plantations around this area, but with night settling around me and having reservations about the whole experience of touring the plantation, I decide to not [...]

Monday, June 23rd 2008 – I’m heading towards the Great Smoky Mountains today, and specifically to ride ‘The Tail of the Dragon‘ at Deals Gap. It’s a famous road for motorcyclists because of the 318 curves in 11 miles. After almost a week without really having any curves to ride, I’m excited to be carving [...]

Saturday, June 21st 2008 – The doldrums have set in as I ride towards Florida. It is hot and humid and I no longer have any particular direction my trip is taking. When I was riding in the west I knew that my destinations were the plentiful and beautiful National Parks, but after New Orleans [...]

New Orleans has always been on my list of places to see. With visions of Mardi Gras, revelers throwing beads, Jazz bands playing, and the French Quarter I was excited to start the days journey. Heading out of Baton Rogue along the Mississippi just enjoying the sun breaks and views, I heard the first batch [...]

I drove so far in my stupor last night that I’m only an hour from San Antonio this morning where I have a couchsurf arranged. Since I got a motel room, I hang out and write a little then cut my hair before heading out a bit before noon. It’s a short drive and I [...]

Day 15 It’s warm already as I head out the door from Russ’ house. I can tell today is going to be a hot one, and I’m heading to even hotter regions… I keep telling myself that after Death Valley it can’t be all that bad. Well, it was pretty close, and even more concerning [...]