Phyllis successfully wrestles the camera from Dad's hands and snaps a pic
Phyllis supervises our gear organizing session
We took the early flight to SD and the excitement started right away. Our friends dropped us off, and as we stood in the line for checked bag security, I realized we'd left the camera bag either at home or in their car. We can do without cameras, but the maps and GPS phone were also in the bag. After a bit if hand-wringing we got in touch with our airport ride and they returned within 15 minutes. Off we went. We then had a bit of trouble finding the gate, and walked up to our flight as they were boarding. Normally airport time goes well, but not on this day.
The one stop in Reno packed the plane, but the flight was short. SD weather was a bit cooler than normal, and we would get a better taste of it when we rode away from the coast. Mission Hills Bike shop received our bikes and had them assembled and ready. They were a great group, and the shop had that grease and rubber smell that every good shop should have.
So everything fell into place, bike ready, a quick dinner, one stop at the Whole Foods for last minute items. We'd anticipated an early relaxing night, but Jasper the cat had other ideas. More on that later, I am unable to download pics in this motel lobby, as I write this, so we'll post again with a nice portrait of this very cool cat. My Dad and Phyllis travel with a 7 month old orange tabby, but he has never been outside.
over and out
The one stop in Reno packed the plane, but the flight was short. SD weather was a bit cooler than normal, and we would get a better taste of it when we rode away from the coast. Mission Hills Bike shop received our bikes and had them assembled and ready. They were a great group, and the shop had that grease and rubber smell that every good shop should have.
So everything fell into place, bike ready, a quick dinner, one stop at the Whole Foods for last minute items. We'd anticipated an early relaxing night, but Jasper the cat had other ideas. More on that later, I am unable to download pics in this motel lobby, as I write this, so we'll post again with a nice portrait of this very cool cat. My Dad and Phyllis travel with a 7 month old orange tabby, but he has never been outside.
over and out
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