The trip south begins!Sara, my spouse, coordinated a going away party for Dave Rankine, my riding partner, and me on Thursday 29 September. Fifty of our friends came by the house to wish us well and enjoy some of Sara's famous chocolate cake.

I departed Reno at 09:15 on Friday the 30th. Rode to Adelanto, CA, a 416 mile day. 60 degrees departing Reno, 96 degrees in the Owens Valley of CA.

Bike (2010 BMW R1200GS) ran well. Clutch replaced at Fairbanks in August and new tires (Heideneau K76) before departing Reno.

Visiting with friends, Rosemary and Glen Winn, in San Marcos, CA over the weekend. Sara will fly in from Reno Saturday for dinner.

Meet up with Dave Rankine in La Mesa, CA Monday night for dinner and a Tuesday morning departure for the crossing in to Mexico at Tecate.