Tuesday, June 17, 2014

 
 
We'll here we are.  June 11,  
and we have arrived home. 
We traveled 5597 miles,
of historic, scenic United States.
You haven't seen our country until you have traveled our back country roads,
where you will see Americana at it's best. 
And, there's no better way to do that than on a motorcycle.
 
Whether your plan a weekend ride or an epic vacation, if you need tips on where to go or how to arrange your trip, call and we can help .
 
 
And finally, the Best road in America,  
Redlands Blvd. Redlands, Ca.
Honda, Yamaha, Husqvarna of Redlands
 
 
ROY'S  (Amboy, Ca)  never looked so good..... even at 100+  temp  ;) 



Heading into California. 
What an epic trip this has been!  
 
From New Mexico heading into Arizona..... 
Though into familiar riding territory now,  we never tire of this scenery. 
How could you ?
 
Old Town....Williams, Az. 
This is a great little town, one not to miss.  
Gateway to the Grand Canyon and a perfect long weekend ride. 

Monday, June 16, 2014

 
 
 
Madrid New Mexico.  
Neat area, great road, nice people,
 but the town's name may also ring a bell.
 It's where the comedy "Wild Hogs" was filmed
(J. Travolta, M. Lawrence, T. Allen and Wm. Macy).  
About 4 middle aged wannabe bikers on a bucket list ride.
 
 
    John in front of Maggie's Diner, Madrid, NM


 
 
 
"Gorgeous" views on the Santa Fe Trail heading into Taos, NM.
What a neat road. 
 

 
Santa Fe Trail in the Cimarron Canyon area. 
We could smell the pine trees so fresh from the bike. 
 Beautiful ride.
                             
 
Tony in Taos Plaza, Taos, NM 

Loose Wheels, Texas....
Cool  "Member's Only"  biker bar... in a dry county...
Tucked away from the mainstream area you have to "know" it's there to find it. 
HINT
  ( Pretty much anyone 21 with a valid license can become a "member" )
 




Every state so far has amazed us with beautiful scenery and "fun" roads. 
Here's just a couple back roads we found in Louisiana.  One of our favorite states to ride through.



Relaxing day riding along a bayou heading into Pierre Part, home of Troy Landry from History Channel's "Swamp People"  (and yes we got to meet him)  

New Orleans... Not sure what to say about this place ....
"FUN" ...  "ENERGETIC" ... "WEIRD" ...  are three words that come to mind.



New Orleans is known for her unique and ornate (some say HAUNTED) cemeteries.  Here are two graves  (circa early 1800's) still maintained by family members.




Like the old graveyards and homes in some areas of New Orleans, the architecture on Bourbon Street (French Quarter)  is beautiful.