Sunday, August 30, 2009 Oh, how I loved waking up in Kelowna this morning. One of the most delicious memories I have throughout the year is waking up at my motel, walking a half hour past the beaches to Starbuck’s … Continue reading Day 12: Smoke on the Water
Saturday, August 28, 2009 Today I rode on some of the best roads in southern BC. It was hard to contain my excitement when I woke up at 6am- but I wasn’t sure if it was because of the expectation … Continue reading Day 11: Love Today
Friday, August 28, 2009 Let me tell you- if you are a motorcyclist, the Kootenays are the place to be- and Nelson is right smack dab in the middle of them! Nelson is a beautiful town. I remember coming here … Continue reading Day 10: Ain’t No Mountain High Enough
Thursday, August 27, 2009 Today I found Little Miss Sunshine. Although the weather has been pleasant the entire trip (except for the smoke in the Fraser Canyon), the temperatures have rarely gotten above 25 degrees. Today was the hottest day … Continue reading Day 9: Heat Wave
Wednesday, August 26, 2009 It was a beautiful morning in Lillooet when I woke up, but that beauty was tempered by smoke in the air. The town itself was evacuated only a few weeks ago because of the Mount McLean … Continue reading Day 8: Highway to Hell
Tuesday, August 25th, 2009 I’m not sure I was quite ready to leave the Lower Mainland this morning. While there was still a lot of touring left to do, there is an excitement I get with riding west. From this point … Continue reading Day 7: Take the Long Way Home
Saturday, Aug 22- Monday, Aug 24 The Thompson Canyon out of Spences Bridge and the Fraser Canyon south are far too much excitement first thing in the morning. I didn’t even have coffee yet and I had to manage tight … Continue reading Days 4-6: Seaside Rendezvous
Friday, August 21st, 2009 It sure feels good to be back in the saddle. I anticipated a long day so I got up early and was on the road at 9:00 local time, knowing that I would gain an hour … Continue reading Day 3: Back in Black
Wednesday, August 19- Thursday, August 20, 2009 I left North Battleford late in the day on Wednesday. The weather was horrible. It was not cold, but the wind was howling from the west and I rode Silver directly into it. … Continue reading Days 1 & 2: Rocky Mountain High
A good friend of mine once told me that there’s no perfect time to take a vacation- there’s always some reason not to go. I’ve always tried to prove him wrong, but that won’t happen this year. There are many reasons … Continue reading Little Miss Sunshine Tour 2009- Prologue
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