Its been a while since we updated, we have been off the grid for a few weeks. Finally here is an update by Erika. Visit Oki’s blog for his perspective till now
It’s been exhilarating over the last week to really cover some ground. We have peddled 915 km (569 miles) since my last update. From Crescent City, CA to San Francisco, CA we have been both challenged and blessed.
There have been hill climbs that lasted a solid hour in the granniest of gears. Steady and calm is how I manage to make it up hauling the ~200 lbs. The top is always rewarding and the descent electrifying and worth every effort of the climb.
Riding through the old growth forest of Redwoods in Northern CA was for a lack of a better word magical. One evening we settled before dark and before any campground. We stepped into a grove of Redwood trees that torpedoed into the starry night sky and made me feel like a hobbit. There I had the very best night sleep at the base of a ginormous Redwood off the very appropriately named “Avenue of the Giants”. I’ve never felt such peace except underwater. If you have never been to see the Redwoods I encourage you to go. This experience brought me closer to my Creator through feeling the soul of the magnificent Redwoods.
The following day we travelled with our mate Ryan on the Avenue of the Giants. We climbed trees, stared upwards in awe and collected beautiful wood for carvings. It was magnificent.
I know I am happy on the road. I like the feeling of accomplishing a physical goal everyday. I believe this journey is helping me grow. It has definitely made me stronger, wiser and more patient. Thankfully, I don’t think I could ask for a more perfect companion than Oki. He is patient, resilient and thirsting for adventure around every corner.
Today we are in San Francisco, CA. We arrived late on Wednesday night after an epic 13 hour day. In one day we passed through the dense sea mist on the Sonoma Coast, toured through the farm lands of Valley Ford with the sun kissing our wind burnt lips as sheep and cows speckled the countryside. We peddled through a pink and blue water colour sunset on the Point Reyes National Seashore and crossed the Golden Gate Bridge like ninjas in the night. Finally, we exploded up the steepest downtown San Francisco hills to our Hostel. Victory at last.
This is what I ate following the 13 hours of exercise:
- Doritos
- Beef stick & Cheese
- Hostess chocolate donuts
- Cheetos
- Cheese, egg and bacon burrito
- reeses peanut butter cup
Next we are heading to Santa Cruz, Santa Barbar, and finally LA. Will update as much as possible. Over and out.
July 26 La Libertad, El Salvador
May 27 One Third of The Bike Tour is Behind Us
May 5th Mazatlan, MX
April 25 Leaving La Paz on a Sailboat
April 15 La Paz, BCS
March 30 San Ignacio, BCS, MX
5 Comments
Hi Erika and Oki,
I am (proudly) Ryan’s Mom. He speaks highly of you both. I hope you can stop in SB and be our guests. We all would love to meet you both!
Best….
Barbara
Hi Guys!
We hope this great adventure is going great! we have been talking about you and wishing a safe and wonderful trip. We will Continue following you.
Staff @ Northrim Bank 7th Ave Branch
Hi Erika!
We’ve been thinking about you a LOT, hope you made it down the coast through all that rain and have reached better weather. When you get this, please let us know that you’re safe!
Sending love and hugs,
Mary, Ron, and Emma
Carmel, CA
Mary.
Thank you for your kind words. We have made it to LA.
We had a wet couple of days but the stay with you definitely helped us get through.
Read our updates on the site.
Love, Erika and Oke
Good to have you following us. We are faithful to Northrim Bank. Thank You for your kind words. Read the updates on the main blog and check out our personal ones by clicking on our pictures.
oki&Erika