A Long Ride

I'm leaving in six or seven days. Six if I can find a campground or inexpensive hotel reservation for Sunday, seven if I can't. When I planned my trip, I totally forgot about Labor Day weekend being the busiest of the year. It should be much easier after the first weekend, when everyone goes back to work, and I leave the population density of California behind. I've got just about everything ready. My motorcycle is getting a small tune-up tomorrow, and I still need to buy the last few supplies: fresh batteries for the flashlight, gas containers for the stove and lantern, a first-aid kit, etc. One week to go!