Day 12: Lazy Day
Tuesday, Aug 14, 2012 I slept in big time. With no predetermined agenda, I felt no need to hurry out of bed and start any projects. Instead I simply watched movies in bed until about 10am, at which time I … Continue reading Day 12: Lazy Day
Day 11: Go Your Own Way
Monday, Aug 13, 2012 When you ride from the Lower Mainland to the South Okanagan you have many choices before you. You can take the Crowsnest through Manning Park and enjoy the scenery, you can cruise over the Coquihalla and … Continue reading Day 11: Go Your Own Way
Day 10: Relax
Sunday, Aug 12, 2012 It was great to be back in the Lower Mainland. I always love the weather there…everything always seems so fresh no matter if it is sunny, rainy, cool, or warm. More than that, it was great … Continue reading Day 10: Relax
Day 9: Her Majesty
Saturday, Aug 11, 2012 I know this statement does not provide any profound revelations, but it needs to be said- Victoria is a damn beautiful city. After waking up and having a hearty breakfast, John- who also rides a motorcycle- … Continue reading Day 9: Her Majesty
Day 8: Turnaround
Friday, Aug 10, 2012 Tofino is a hard town to leave- especially when the weather is perfect when you’re there. I woke up at 8am to a shining sun and a low mist over the sea that was slowly dissipating … Continue reading Day 8: Turnaround
Day 7: Parklike
Thurs, Aug 9, 2012 Hard to believe I left home a week ago. So much had happened since then that it felt like a month had gone by. My body was achy and sore and my mind was worn. Fortunately, … Continue reading Day 7: Parklike
Day 6: Islands in the Stream
Wednesday, Aug 8, 2012 The cool thing about Powell River is that I was able to see Vancouver Island in the distance out the window of my motel. The town seems completely dependent on Ferry schedules (since two Ferries are … Continue reading Day 6: Islands in the Stream
Day 5: Walking on Sunshine
Tuesday, Aug 7, 2012 I went out of my way to get to Lillooet for a reason, and that reason was staring me in the face first thing in the morning. I was excited about that, but also aware that … Continue reading Day 5: Walking on Sunshine
Day 4: Roll On Down the Highway
Monday, Aug 6, 2012 When I had planned the Road Warrior Tour this day was always intended to be the longest day of riding. It had to be a “bridge” day…a day to get from where I was to where … Continue reading Day 4: Roll On Down the Highway
Day 3: Common People
Sunday, Aug 5, 2012 The third day of the Road Warrior Tour is a perfect example of what a typical day is like on my motorcycle tours. It’s funny how after seven years of touring my patterns of behaviour have … Continue reading Day 3: Common People