A Long Ride

After a long break, I'm going back on the road tomorrow, riding counter-clockwise across northern Mexico and the southern U.S., then looping back through the midwest and mountain states. The Mexico portion is only about one fourth of the trip, but it's taking up all my time. I've been reading up on vehicle permits, tourist cards, insurance requirements and ferry schedules.



This time I'll be riding with Elena, her first truly long ride on the back seat (although she has been to Colorado and back with me, so she's not really a rookie). The last big decision is whether to carry camping equipment. I love to camp, and it seems like a crime to cross the Rockies without a tent, but I still can't quite fit everything in. We're going to try to pack everything on the bike tonight, so we'll know soon enough.

One more day of work and preparation, then a short ride to Santa Barbara Friday night for a last goodbye party with friends, then over the border just in time for Cinco de Mayo!