Blogs from Yreka, California, United States, North America

After two days in Wilsonville (outside of Portland) we drove down to Yreka today. As you can see from the photos, we had a great time with Donielle, Tim and the boys. What a wild bunch they are. It is possible for three little boys to go in twelve different directions! Donielle and Tim always make you feel so welcome and comfortable and it was such fun to see the boys (they remembered me!) Luke was amazing; the last time I saw him was 20 months ago when I was there for a week helping out after he was born. He's such a happy and loving baby, he hasn't changed at all. We drove through some beautiful country today. At least I think it was beautiful, there was a lot of low clouds. Sometimes, the way ... read more

21 May 2010, Ashland, Oregon: Sitting by the campfire, enjoying a malted beverage, listening to Bandanna Blues by the rushing creek, clear skies and bachelor salad waiting in the cooler. Tent is pitched, mattress inflated and down bag fluffed. Life is good. Today was the dry one of this week. The California twisties delivered! Packed up and checked out of the Sky Terrace in Red Bluff. Stopped at the local drive-up latte stand. How come California has so many cute blond girls? Even Mom was hot. Go figure..... Today's ride was to explore Highway 3. However there was a 70 mile preamble, the famous Highway 36. Having ridden this amazing road from Coast to Nevada border, I recall some of the most remarkable technical and fun riding of my experience. I forgot how delightful this segment ... read more