Wednesday, December 31, 2008

San Diego


Steve baked that beautiful bread by himself to celebrate New Year's Eve and our last day together. It was Delicious !!!
We bike toured for 5 weeks. During our adventure we became close friends. Sometimes was scary how well we knew each other.
Touring opened my mind and changed me forever.
Steve I'm glad we met you are good friend and
great companion !!!
I wish you good luck in upcoming cycling season

Saturday, December 27, 2008

Friday, December 26, 2008

San Diego


San Diego Skyline

Thursday, December 25, 2008

Monday, December 22, 2008

Bike Touring - San Diego


WE MADE IT !!!
Over 1700 miles on a bicycle !!
GREETINGS FROM SAN DIEGO

Saturday, December 20, 2008

Bike Touring


Venice Beach, CA

Friday, December 19, 2008

Wednesday, December 17, 2008

Bike Touring - Solvang, CA


The Lovely lady (Julie), is celebrating her birthday with us at Firestone Brewery. We would tell you how old she is, but you would never believe us anyway. We sang happy b-day and embarrassed Julie as best as possible and had a really great time.

(Left to Right)- Stevie- Johns cousin and wine dealer/hauler. Freddie- the local fix-it guy, Joe- physical therapist, John- teacher, Julie- teacher, Steve- hopeful pro-road bike racer, and Bartek- world traveler and hopefully construction engineer in the future. Quite a dynamic :)

Bike Touring - Solvang, CA


Nojoqui Falls

Bike Touring - Solvang, CA


From left to right: Joe, Steve, Bartek, John, and Julie.
John invited us over for some good local Mexican food, appetizers, and fine beverages. The Padfield's also invited us to stay for the next 2 nights, in which we had our own room, extra hot showers, and laundry. The night was a blast and the stories shared will always be memorable (watch out for the squirrel killer).
Thanks a lot guys, we really enjoyed our stay and would not trade this experience for anything. John and everyone included went out of their way to help us in enjoying our stay.
Hope to see ya soon, Christmas!!!

Bike Touring

Tuesday, December 16, 2008

Bike Touring - Solvang, CA


Mary and Joaquin drove up from San Diego in order to meet us for some wine tasting and local cuisine in the Santa Ynez Valley. It was really nice to have such good friends to share and enjoy what the valley truly has to offer.

Bike Touring - Solvang, CA


Thanks to the Levin's, we had a comfortable bed, a warm shower accompanied with spa-like robes, a great breakfast, and some enjoyable conversations. We will never forget you guys. Enjoy Switzerland and we hope the ski season goes well for you.
Thanks!

Monday, December 15, 2008

Bike Touring - Solvang, CA


Solvang - Danish Capital of the U.S. and quite possibly the west coast Capital of Hospitality- (Great People)

Bike Touring - Solvang, CA

The 6th grade math class grew to include a couple more classes; so we moved to the computer lab and gave a semi-slide show presentation of our recent adventures. Mr. Padfield's class was most attentive and their questions and interest was greatly appreciated. It was extremely enjoyable to get such inquisitive questions, many of which we have not been asked before.
Thanks for the Time and the Hospitality and a special thank-you goes out to,

and all the teachers who allowed us to share our experiences.
Also: Happy Belated 60th Birthday John!

Bike Touring - Solvang, CA


We were privileged enough to meet John Padfield, a Math teacher at Solvang School, and he invited us to meet his 6th grade class and share our previous month of traveling down the west-coast of the U.S.

Sunday, December 14, 2008

Bike Touring


Grey Heron at Lake Catchuma, Ca

Friday, December 12, 2008

Bike Touring


Sandy & Gill

Bike Touring - Arroyo Grande, Ca


Thank You Sandy & Gill For The Best Possible Hospitality

Wednesday, December 10, 2008

Bike Touring


Nadine and Martin from Germany - Five and a Half Year Touring!!!! Started in Europe then Biked across Asia, Australia and New Zealand. Just rode from South America and now heading north.
Keep on going guys !!

Monday, December 8, 2008

Bike Touring - Big Sur

Bike Touring - Big Sur


Michele & Vincent (both from Switzerland) Six Months On The Road - They started in Alaska!!! Going to finish in Patagonia (South America) Who Knows When :P
If you speak french more

Bike Touring - Big Sur

Bike Touring - Big Sur

Friday, December 5, 2008

Bike Touring


North of Half Moon Bay

Wednesday, December 3, 2008

Bike Touring - San Francisco, Ca

Bike Touring - San Francisco, Ca



Lombard St. (The crookedest street in San Francisco)- Tourist trap but worth seeing.

Bike Touring - San Francisco, Ca


Always wanted to try White truffles, but at $312.50 per ounce, I will hold out until the market comes down a little more.

Bike Touring - San Francisco, Ca

Tuesday, December 2, 2008

Bike Touring - San Francisco, Ca

'If you are going to San Francisco, be sure to wear some flowers in your hair'
Scott MacKenzie - San Francisco

Bike Touring - San Francisco, Ca

Bartek, pondering the infinite possibilities that life has to offer.

Bike Touring


Getting a little stretch in before crossing the Gate

Bike Touring


Can not leave this guy alone for a minute. Always hitting on the local girls.

Bike Touring


San Francisco Bay from Sausalito

Monday, December 1, 2008

Bike Touring

There are sure a lot of Montanians on the road this time of year. Father and son, (Rich and Tim) headed west from Missoula, Mt. up over the steep pacific-northwest range, known as the Cascades, then toured south through Washington, OR, and Northern Cal. Destination- as far as time and money will get them. Simply put- just two genuinely good souls.

Bike Touring

Bike Touring

Make sure to take notice of the deer in the lower-left hand corner of the photo. We were unaware of their presence, but they were well on to us.

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