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TRAVEL BLOG AND ITINERARY
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General Location: North America Author: Kim Chris and Bert 5 Comments
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"Dad, I have decided to come with you..."
My father, Bert, has been an avid motorcyle fan and rider all of his adult life. Last year, at the grand old age of 74 and after two ankle reconstructions and a knee replacement, he bought himself a Harley Davidson. With confidence building trips around the Suffolk countryside under his belt, conversations quickly turned to grand motorcycling tours and his dream of riding a Harley across America on the "Mother Road" started to take shape.
Without hesitation, my husband, Chris, agreed to join him on his trip and like little boys planning an adventure, they started to map out the logistics of their journey.
Not being one to miss out, and finding myself with some time on my hands, I agreed to join them. With the least road experience of the three, and not having been on a motorbike for over 7 years (and never on a Harley) I found myself uttering those immortal words...
Route 66, here we come!
| Trip Itinerary (Travel Blog Entries) | |||
1 |
Chicago | Sep 08 '06 | First time on a Harley |
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St Louis | Sep 25 '06 | Chicago to St Louis
"Shoulders, groin and thumbs aching...the physical assault of being on a bike for 8 hours" |
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Oklahoma City | Sep 30 '06 | St Louis to Oklahoma City
"Jesus saves!" |
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Santa Fe | Oct 03 '06 | Oklahoma City to Santa Fe
"Is this the way to Amarillo?" |
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Las Vegas | Oct 10 '06 | Santa Fe to Las Vegas
"The land of extremes..." |
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Santa Monica | Oct 13 '06 | Las Vegas to Santa Monica
"The journey's end" |
Comments or Questions for the Author
tamsin says:
hello! hope you are not too saddle sore and enjoying yourselves... with John this weekend. beautiful sunny Autumn day. Started my new job in 'The Office' this week - what a new experience for me! Look forward to hearing more of your news. Happy travels. Tam X
Kelly & David says:
I'm beginning to feel homesick as I read about your American journey. Esp love the bibles at the B&B, 6 course breakfast including pud and the highway patrol (yes, they do caress their guns like women). Brillant stuff. Kelly & Co
johnnyd says:
Good luck guys....Chris if Arnie wants his Harley back you had better not argue !!