Bartus' Travels: Bike Touring

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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

Friday, December 19, 2008

Thursday, December 18, 2008

Wednesday, December 17, 2008

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.