First Run In With The Law

After crossing the State line into California the days have noticeably become hotter.  We have been doing some long and strenuous days these past few days.  We both agree we have to tone it down a notch because it is very tiring getting in late and setting up camp.

A few days ago we were cycling on the US 101 and were stopped by the Highway Patrol.  Bicyclists are not allowed on that section of the road and the officer told us to get off at the next exit.  I think as we head south into more congested areas there will be many more freeways where bicycles are not allowed on.  We will need to look out for those!  At the end of the day he was nice about it so no harm done.  I should have known better though because the road was not suitable for cycling and vehicles were zooming by us at crazy speeds.  I was more than happy to get off that road.

Today we took the day off and rested up in Sacramento.  Good times!  Trevor picked up an English made Brooks saddle so hopefully that will fix things downstairs.  

One of my favourite things to see on the road is the wildlife and we have seen plenty thus far.  This whale was with another baby whale in the Klamath River.  I am not entirely sure though if they were having a good time as I would think a river is not a place for whales.  Poor whales.  

Riding through the Redwood National Park was pure bliss.  These gigantic trees towering over us was very calming.  

Have to be careful in some areas as elk cross the roads.  Here are a bunch of them we saw resting.  

Trevor loves to eat off of the land.  He has a knack for finding blackberry bushes.  Here he is picking some small apples from an apple tree.  

As it gets warmer, the snakes get bigger.  Don’t worry, this rattlesnake is dead.  A little while after we almost rode over another dead snake that had black and white stripes.  Not sure what it was though.  

For all you wine connoisseurs, here I am about to enter the Napa Valley!  My personal preference would be to eat all the grapes in the vineyards as opposed to making wine with them.  

Lake Berryessa, the largest lake in the Napa County.

Saw this on the back of a pickup truck.  Poor grammar yes, but interesting view on things.  

Me with Kaori and Genji, the dog.  A big thanks to her and her husband Nick for letting us stay with them in Sacramento.  We had an excellent time resting up!              

On our day off in Sacramento we did a bit of wine tasting with our hosts Kaori and Nick. 

I do not think I have ever had two all you can eat buffets in a single day.  But we did just that in Sacramento!  All those calories will be burned off very soon, no doubt about that.