A couples journey on 2 wheels

Monthly Archives: April 2017

Had a lie in after yesterday’s long ride, then up and cooked a yummy breakfast, gave our bikes a good clean then headed down the 89A to Sedona.We did this road a few days ago in the dark, but during the day was far better! It wound down a steep […]

Day 21, Sedona and Jerome AZ

April 19, 2017 in Uncategorized by 2advriders

Today we spent the day on Route 66. Zoe had never been on this famous highway and even though it was a major detour, it seemed worth it. We left leasurly after a nice breakfast at the “Toasted Owl” in downtown Flagstaff. The first 50 miles of the old Route […]

Day 20, Route 66 AZ

April 19, 2017 in Uncategorized by 2advriders

Today we didn’t move closer to our destination. Instead we spent the day exploring the many wonders the Flagstaff region has to offer. There are hundreds ancient Indian “Pueblo” ruins in the area, all worth a visit. We started at the Walnut Canyon cliff dwellings. A steep staircase lead us […]

Day 19, around flagstaff and Sedona AZ

April 17, 2017 in Uncategorized by 2advriders

After a luxurious night in a king bed, we had a hearty and cheap breakfast at the same diner across the road where we had dinner. After filling up we mucked around, T with his computer, I chatted to the Harley guys again (they were just in front of us […]

Day 18, Springerville AZ to Flagstaff AZ, 370kms

April 16, 2017 in Uncategorized by 2advriders

Last night was cold! Freezing cold! Lucky for us we were camping at a hot spring so straight out of the sleeping bag we hopped into the hot water and thawed! Shortly after that we were on the road. The lady who runs the campsite told us about a famous […]

Day 17, Gila NM – Springerville AZ, 370 kms

April 15, 2017 in Uncategorized by 2advriders

After a lie in we cooked ourselves a nice breakfast with leftover veggies, packed up then had a walk around the giant rocks. Small start up trouble with Tanguys bike delayed us leaving until nearly 11,(we sucked too much juice charging things the night before) which gave me time to […]

Day 16, City of Rocks NM – Gila Hot Springs ...

April 15, 2017 in Uncategorized by 2advriders

It was a beautiful clear night in the desert… When we got in! Camp in the desert they said, it never rains in the desert they said! At about 2am a thunderstorm rolled in, lightening, thunder…. Then bucket loads of rain! One side of the tent started sagging and threatened […]

Day 15, White Sands NM to City of Rocks NM

April 15, 2017 in Uncategorized by 2advriders

No rush to get up this morning so the alarm was set for 0700. Pack up was quick and we headed back into Roswell. I had a package waiting for me at the UPS store, new light support brackets from Clearwater lights after one broke last week. They were quick […]

Day 14, Roswell NM – White Sands NM, 256kms

April 14, 2017 in Uncategorized by 2advriders

Fully recovered for yesterday’s hike we were ready to carry on with our adventure. Early morning rise followed by the breakfast and pack up ritual and soon enough we were on our way north. Just 50 Kms up the road, across the border in New Mexico lie the Carlsbad Caverns […]

Day 13, Guadalupe Mountains NP TX – Roswell NM, 265kms

April 12, 2017 in Uncategorized by 2advriders

It was a gusty night at our homey tent site, picking up at 1am and not letting up. However the full moon over the dessert was a beautiful sight. We got up nice and early and 6:15 to hike to the summit of Mt Guadeloupe, the highest point in Texas. […]

Day 12 -Guadeloupe Mountains NP TX

April 11, 2017 in Uncategorized by 2advriders

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