To America and Beyond

Sunday 19th April
I was awake at 5 this morning so made use of being awake early and managed to get on the Internet and check emails and FB. Went back to sleep and we both slept until about 9:45. This free wifi at motels is really hit and miss as to wether it's useable or not. We are really getting a bit fed up with having to go to Mac Donald's to book Motels when we arrive in town, Starbucks is Ok but harder to find.

Tuesday 21st April
Despite it being cold wet and windy it was still a very enjoyable ride to Washington. We have found a cheap Motel at Ilwaco and only have a short ride to Seattle tomorrow. The bike is booked in for its second service just outside of Seattle in a place called Fife, the dealers in Seattle were fully booked and could not fit the service in at short notice.

Wednesday 22nd April
A cold start to the day but warmed up we are now in Fife for the bike service tomorrow then on to Seattle for a couple of days.

Monday 27th April

Wednesday 29th April
We had a good days riding today it started out a little chilly but dry and as we headed east it started to warm up until we headed over the mountains on highway 22. Then it got very cold but a very enjoyable ride. We stopped the night in a town Called Bend.

Thursday 30th April

Friday 1st May
We had a pretty good days riding to Lassen national park but sadly when we got there the road through was still closed. I was very tempted to just ride around the closed gate, but decided against it. We were both very knackered probably due to the altitude we have been riding in. And still had a fair way to go before we could find a town with motels.

Monday 4th May continued

Thursday 7th May

Monday 11th May
Suns up at last, not that warm though but at least it's above freezing.
Good ride to Las Vegas New Mexico today sunny all the way.

Tuesday 12th May
It's gone again yes the bloody sun has disappeared. Our ride started off cold but warmed up as we descended in to Texas, we stopped off at the famous Cadillac Ranch.

Sunday 17th May

Tuesday 19th May continued

Thursday 20th May
Birmingham Alabama what a dump.
Eventually got some sleep last night and thankfully my bike was still outside and untouched. We really did F£&k up staying hear last night even though we hardly slept last night we were showered packed and on the road by 8:30. I really don't like the big cities out here, actually I don't like big cities period. Still lesson learned if it's about to piss it down get wet or put the waterproofs on and find a better place to stay.

Friday 22nd May
We are having a couple of days off we have stopped in Cartersville at a place with an outdoor pool, so today as the sun was out we have had a pool day. Well despite me using sun block and trying not to sit out in the sun to long I still managed to get slightly burnt unlike Marcia who is now red as a lobster.

Saturday 23rd May
Another lazy day but we did get out on the bike. All of 7 miles to he Bartow History Museum and the Bartow Western Art Museum.

Sunday 24th May
We had a short ride in to Atlanta checked in to the hotel then went for a ride to downtown, we planned to do the world of coco cola tour but as it was Memorial weekend downtown Atlanta was packed, so we settled for a ride around town and then back to the hotel for a dip in the pool.
In the evening we went to visit

I am having to re write this as my iPad decided to lose notes on the last 5 days so this may not be very accurate.
Monday 25th May
We had a good ride from Atlanta to North Carolina to Bob and Jude's for a cookout.
We were made very welcome by every one there and the food was great. Bop and Jude have a fantastic place up in the Mountains of the Nantahala National Forest surrounded by twisty mountain roads.

Sunday 31st May
Bob and Jude were not going to go out today and as Jude has told me how dirty my bike is and I should clean it. It was also overdue it next service so I decided I would get some oil and at least give it an oil change, Bob had a spare oil filter that he let me use. So after the service it got its well needed clean.
Shortly after finishing the bike the rest of their guests started to arrive. They have all trailered their road and trail bikes here from Idaho. So once the bikes were unloaded it was not long before the food and drink was flowing.

Nashville

Friday 5th June
Back on the road.
We headed on to Nashville taking one more ride along the tail of the dragon, it was a lot harder with full luggage and the bright sun flickering through the tvrees but still great fun.

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Thursday 11th June

Tuesday 16th June
We had one hell of a storm last night, thankfully it has finished and the good old sun is out this morning. I really don't feel like sitting on anything today let alone my bike as my hips and butt ache from the horse riding. As its to expensive to stay here in Jackson we have decided upon a short 90 mile ride to Idaho Falls for a cheap night and a bit of RnR before riding through Yellow Stone and on to Montana.

Saturday 20th June
My itching arm is driving me crazy but at least the Antibiotics have started to kick in the swelling has gone and it is not as red although it's still hot to touch. Don't like the steroids they make me all jittery. Had a boring day sitting around doing bugger all. Marcia went for a ride on a tour bus in the afternoon and also had a walk around a museum.

Sunday 21st June
A good ride to Missoula today went the long way and was still only 135 miles. Felt absolutely knackered though. Went straight to sleep as soon as we were checked in and unloaded.

Friday 26th June
Had a good ride today feeling much better. It was a tad on the hot side and the roads are very straight with nothing for miles. We stopped off in Billings and found a place with a pool. I have given up on the visa extension and have the Flights and Freight all booked now. We will be back home in August. Can't believe we have been here 5 months.