Sunday, July 09, 2006
Brutal Run
Leaving Big Sur State Park was hard for two reasons: early morning and
anticipated two 1,000 feet high hills. The ride started out on the
first hill. The view on the top was simply magnificent. We were actually
above the coastal clouds as if we were flying in a plane.
That was a LONG climb - and there was another 1000 feet high hill. This
time, we didn't cross the hill. We stayed on the top in a town called
Lucia. It has a restaurant and a lodge. Dalina woke up so we stayed
there until her next nap. When she took her afternoon nap, we zoomed
down.
We were planning to camp at Kirk Creek State Park before two more 1,000
feet hills, but we were on the roll and Dalina was still asleep. We
managed to cross one. Dalina woke up, so we pitched our tent hidden
behind a vacant, abanonded house. We rode 15 more miles because we
wanted our next day ride to be shorter and we could spend more time in
San Simeon with Mark's Uncle Ken's family (Aunt Sue and Cousin Amy).
It was a grueling ride, yet the panaromic views were rewarding. We could
see the blanket of clouds moving up on the cliff with the wind. The air
was either chilly under shades or warm under sunlight. Several people
cheered at us when we were at the top. Some were amazed that we brought
a baby with us.
