DAY 19 AND 20 JUNE 1st and 2nd

DAY 19

Left this morning under clear skies and great temperatures. Headed down some great two lane along lakes and rivers before starting to lose altitude and gain temperature.

Turned south on CA 49 which follows some of the route taken by the miners during the gold rush. We rode by Sutter's Mill scene of the original gold strike, now a tourist attraction, packed with people on a weekday?

Changed route to get Bruce a tire in the capital of the state of Nevada and made the decision to spend the night.

DAY 20

Great morning for a ride with temps in the mid 50's and clear skies, beautiful riding weather. Headed south on 395 (our main route for the day) with the snow covered Sierra's on our right down into the Carson Valley an area it's hard to believe is in Nevada.

Continued south past the towns of Lee Vining, Big Pine, Lone pine and several lakes. The passes over the mountains that were closed when we passed here on May 15th are now all open to traffic, As yoda would say "the urge to turn west is strong in this one, yes" but time forces us to press south and east.

Last 75 miles or so bordered on miserable with to many trucks , to many potholes, and to many digits on the thermometer.

Going to stretch trip with one extra night in Chino Valley tomorrow before an early morning trip down the hill and home.