Sunday. May 23.
The wind is blowing up a gale again today, so we decided to stay put in El Centro. The NWS forecast for today reads as follows...
* WINDS: SUSTAINED WINDS FROM 20 TO 35 MPH WITH GUSTS TO 55 MPH.
STRONGEST WINDS WILL BE THROUGH THE BANNING PASS...THE EAST-WEST
PASSES OF SAN DIEGO AND RIVERSIDE COUNTY...AND IN THE SAN DIEGO
COUNTY DESERTS.
* VISIBILITY: BLOWING SAND AND DUST WILL REDUCE VISIBILITIES TO
LESS THAN A HALF MILE AT TIMES IN THE DESERTS.
* IMPACTS: HIGH PROFILE VEHICLES TRAVELING ON INTERSTATES 8...
10...15 AND HIGHWAYS 74...78 AND 247.
A few weeks ago in Texas, we departed from a super nice accommodation and decided to challenge the winds. It didn't end well, and we spent many restless, windy hours in Kent, a town with one building. Fool us once, shame on you. Fool us again, shame on... We won't get fooled again! We are going to enjoy all the amenities Marriott has to offer, including the warm breakfast, hot tub, TV, and most importantly, enclosed walls keeping us out of the winds.
We are going to watch a movie this afternoon and hopefully get a jumpstart on tomorrow.
Two days of riding left... So close!
5.23.2010
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Wow, it's almost come to an end! What an experience; I've enjoyed it and I haven't ridden a bike in forever, it seems.
ReplyDeleteThat was compelling prose about 'shame on', regal -- almost presidential.
It seems that you do not want the trip to end and I don't blame you. But you have good news, "Demand for U.S. commercial architectural services rose last month to the highest level since January 2008, a sign that the slump in construction may be nearing an end," the American Institute of Architects said. It has been quite an adventure and we have really enjoyed reading your blog. We would love to heard more about your adventure in person. So, if you are every North of the border, please let us know.
ReplyDeleteCheers!! Patrick, Tina, Colin and Celeste
Link to good news http://www.businessweek.com/news/2010-05-19/slump-in-demand-for-u-s-architects-may-be-near-end-update1-.html
Yes, I agree - it certainly does seem like you don't want the trip to end. That rest is well-deserved. This has been thrilling to read and feel part of, vicariously.
ReplyDeleteMy god, what an adventure! And living in Boulder sounds like it will be wonderful, and suit you well!
Love,
Aunt Deb