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Moto Trip 2

mei 2024 – augustus 2025
  • Persis Luke
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This is part two of my cross country motorcycle trip. Part 1 was in 2019. I am fully retired now, so I can cover the states that I did not go to on Part 1 and revisit some of the areas that I did not get to spend enough time in! Meer informatie
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  • Persis LukeReizigerMoto Trip 2
    I rented an e-bike. This is the court of the Patriarchs. A couple from Germany took the photo.
    The Watchman Trail.Hiking the Narrows. I only did about a mile.Top of the West Rim Trail where I saw a Condor fly right by at eye level. Killer Hike!My fun e-bike!The situation after the Killer hike. It was 4 miles but strenuous.The rising moon from my campsiteThe view from halfway up the West Rim Trail. See that incline? The whole trail was that!2

    Zion

    10–13 sep. 2024, Verenigde Staten ⋅ ☀️ 28 °C

    So after our wild and crazy weekend in Vegas, I traveled to Zion National Park. I left at 6:30 am as it was another hot one. I stayed at a campground inside the park. NPS runs shuttle buses every 15 minutes. They are electric and make no noise. It was really nice to move through the park without all that extra fossil fuel wafting around. You can get off the shuttle at various trailheads. On day two, I rented an e-bike which they do allow inside the park. That was really fun! And they provide locks and helmets so you can lock up the bike and do a hike. I hiked three different trails. One involved wading through the Virgin River (The Narrows). There were a lot of people in the park so you never got any solitude really, but it was still great to see the beauty of the canyons and the river. Met a nice guy from Vermont, Marcus. Next up is Moab and Canyonlands NP.Meer informatie

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  • Persis LukeReizigerMoto Trip 2
    1Into the desert. And it was HOT!
    Reunited with Nancy in Las Vegas. Park MGM Pool.1Yes. She won $21.50 on the Wicked Wheel.1I went to the salon and spa for a much needed haircut and massage!2Nancy with her good friend Kathleen Marshall. She met us in Vegas! We had a great time. 🙂Nan and Kathleen inside the sphereOutside the Sphere1Robot in the sphere. Was pretty accurate and interactive when answering questions from the crowd.1Leaving Las Vegas 🙂

    Into the Desert and Las Vegas

    6–11 sep. 2024, Verenigde Staten ⋅ ☀️ 42 °C

    After Sequoia I headed into the lower Central Valley (Bakersfield area) and then into the Mojave. This area is hot generally, but they were going through an excessive heat wave and the temps were hitting 108. I kept my riding hours short and left at 6am arriving at my destinations by 10:30when it was already 90-95. I spent motel nights in Tehachapi (nice little town) and Barstow (not such a nice town!) but I had a bed and the ac worked! I ordered Door Dash! I went from Barstow to Las Vegas and checked into the Park MGM POOL and it was great. Nancy came about an hour later. We had a great time! Las Vegas is not our cup of tea but we had a great time anyway. Nancy won a whopping $21.50 on the slots! Nan’s good friend from LA, Kathleen Marshall, joined us on Day 2. We took in shows - Cirque du Soleil and Postcard from Earth at the Sphere, which is a very cool futuristic venue. There was a robot that was answering questions from the crowd! Was interesting and a bit weird!Meer informatie

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  • Persis LukeReizigerMoto Trip 2
    1Largest tree by volume, in the world! Incredible.
    Sequoia hike - up to Little Baldy1Top of little Baldy. You can see the Coffe Pot wildfire in the backgroundRiding into Kings CanyonKings Canyon hike1It was so BUGGY1Kings CanyonThis felt so good after a long hot hike!2Our little buddy. ❤️1Great campsite in Sequoia

    Sequoia and Kings Canyon

    2–5 sep. 2024, Verenigde Staten ⋅ ☀️ 25 °C

    After Yosemite, I traveled to Seqouia and Kings Canyon National Parks. My time there was tempered by the loss of our cockatiel, Petuki, in NYC. He was 25 years old and we had him since he was a baby 😢 it was his time, but I was heartbroken that I couldn’t be there. Nancy did the heavy lifting and I said good bye on FaceTime. Ugh. I imagine that he is reunited with his ancestral flock in Australia and is doing happy cockatiel things!

    I did some great, albeit distracted, hiking in both Sequoia and Kings Canyon. Both beautiful in different ways. After that I headed into the desert (Mojave) and will catch up with Nancy in Las Vegas. The Mojave is currently going up to 107 degrees so I do all my riding before 10am! Las Vegas is not my cup of tea but all roads literally lead there on my way to Utah! We will have fun I’m sure. I’m just so happy to be able to spend time with Nancy. Her good friend Kathleen will meet us there as well.    Meer informatie

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  • Persis LukeReizigerMoto Trip 2
    2El Capitan early morning
    1The "Tunnel" taken from Moto in a traffic jam.tioga road northern Yosemite park.3Our hiking destination - Lower Cathedral Lake 9800 feet elevation!1Cathedral PeakIsaac - guideCathedral Lake - so beautiful. We had lunch here.The crazy Route 49 ride!

    Yosemite

    31 aug.–3 sep. 2024, Verenigde Staten ⋅ ☁️ 32 °C

    I continue south but still in the Sierra Nevada range which is 400 miles long. My destination was a campground south of Yosemite and the ride was totally crazy. I was on route 49 to Oakhurst and there is this section that winds like a corkscrew through a mountainous uninhabited desert region. It was fun for awhile and then it got really hot as I dropped into the valley. Anyway, I made it. Since it was a holiday weekend there were parts of Yosemite which were so crowded, I had to change up plans a bit. I did a guided hike with Isaac in the Tuolumne Meadows area which is remote and there were not a lot of people there. It also gave me an opportunity to ride the whole park getting there. It was a great early morning ride with not a lot of other cars. We hiked to Lower Cathedral Lakes and saw Cathedral Rock summit. It was amazing. We hiked 8.5 miles (out and back) and 1400 feet elevation gain to about 9800’ Isaac was great. He graduated with a degree in Environmental Studies so we had a lot to talk about as he plans his future! Yosemite is amazing and I would love to come back when it’s less crowded to explore!Meer informatie

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  • Persis LukeReizigerMoto Trip 2
    My cousin Luke Eberle and partner Sarai Stroup
    1Hiking Donner Summit Trail - cousin Luke Eberle2Sarai at the top of Donner SummitLuke at Donner Summit1My good friend from High school, Beth Danielson1Inside of Beth's off grid cabin. Delightful!1Silver Lake View from the cabin2Me paddle boarding - 1st time!Short but sweet visitEmerald Bay - Lake Tahoe

    Sierra Nevadas - Family and friends!!

    27–30 aug. 2024, Verenigde Staten ⋅ ☀️ 17 °C

    From Grass Valley which is in the foothills, I rode up and up into the stunning Sierra Nevada Mountains. The first night I stayed with my cousin Luke Eberle and his partner Sarai Stroup at their lovely home in Truckee CA. It was so great to see them and they were very gracious hosts! Got my laundry done 😳. We did a nice hike up to Donner Summit and then celebrated with delicious ice cream!! We had a nice dinner in town together. The Sierra Nevada is a really special and lovely place. I had only been there in the winter to ski but this was a totally different experience. The next morning I rode down through the Kit Carson Pass, which was an amazingly beautiful and remote ride. I ended up at the summer cabin of one of my high school friends, Beth Danielson. The cabin is on US Forest land and it off grid. It sits on beautiful Silver Lake. Beth got me on a paddle board which was very fun! It was great to reconnect and to get ready for our 50th High school reunion in 2025!Meer informatie

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  • Persis LukeReizigerMoto Trip 2
    Arcata Town Square
    Lovely Hotel Arcata1Starting an 8 miler in Trinity AlpsLunch spot on my hike. Beautiful1Campground on Trinity Lake1A lovely suite in Grass Valley. So nice after camping!1Relaxing after 5 hours on the bike at Pines Inn in Grass Valley2Yum. Falafel Platter1ICE CREAM!2Pretty town. Grass Valley, CA

    Shasta-Trinity Wilderness

    23–26 aug. 2024, Verenigde Staten ⋅ ☀️ 14 °C

    After visiting the Redwoods, the rains came in so I pulled stakes a day early and rode down to Arcata, CA on the scenic coast route 101. Sometimes the unplanned is just as fun! The town is a cute college town with a town square, bookstores ❤️ and great places to eat! I stayed at the historic Hotel Arcata which was elegant in a downplayed way and had delicious Sushi in their restaurant, Tomo. I departed the next morning for the Trinity Alps, heading west. I stopped at Weaverville, CA ranger station after a very twisty ride through mountains to get info on hiking in the area. Most of the alpine trailheads are accessible by rutted dirt roads which is not an option for the trike. But found a few that I could access. I stayed at a very rustic uncrowded campground on Trinity Lake. The first night it rained! It’s loud in a tent but I stayed dry. The next two days were gorgeous. After Trinity Alps I rode south through Redding and Oroville in the valley where it got very warm and had to make a few hydration stops. It was a long day of riding and I then pulled into the town of Grass Valley. Adorable town in the foothills of Sierra Nevada. Had a great middle easter meal at MeZe and taro ice cream! OmG so good! I stayed at a really lovely Inn in Grass Valley. I’m onto Lake Tahoe now when I’ll see my Cousin (once removed) Luke Eberle and his partner Sarai!Meer informatie

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  • Persis LukeReizigerMoto Trip 2
    Simpson Reed grove in Jedidiah State Park
    1Damnation Creek Trail1Seared Yellowfin at Crescent seafood.Redwood trees have bark that is several inches thick. They don't burn easily2Redwoods have shallow root systems that extend up to 200' and "web" with other trees to stay strong!1I preferred the experience of a long hike to see the forest as a wholeThe end of Damnation Creek trail. Now back up 1200' feet!1My campsite in the redwoodsLobby of the old time historic Hotel Arcata where I had a lovely evening and hot bath!

    Redwoods!

    21–24 aug. 2024, Verenigde Staten ⋅ ☀️ 20 °C

    Wow! After Cape Blanco I traveled south to Crescent City, CA and stopped on the docks for a fresh seafood lunch at Crescent Seafood. A hole in the wall, but amazingly prepared fresh seafood. Had seared yellowfin tuna. YUMMO! Recommended to me by my friend Julia Cohen! I traveled on to the Mill Creek Campground in the State section of Redwood Park. These trees are so amazing. The campground was in a “new growth” section and the trees were still huge! It was heartening to see some serious conservation efforts in effect. The next day I did a mile long stroll through the Simpson Reed Grove and then a 4 miler called the Damnation Creek Trail. It was strenuous but so worth it. There are places in this world and this life that are impossibly beautiful; where you feel the power of Creation and the sacred. This was one of those times and places. Not sure where the folly of humanity fits into this, but I do pray every day that we see the sacred in each other. As my sister, Maggie would say “Peace Out”.

    The rains came on my third day, so I pulled up stakes and rode to Arcata, CA for the night. Cute college town with 3 (count them) BOOK STORES! Stayed at the historic Hotel Arcata. Next stop is Shasta-Trinity Wilderness.    Meer informatie

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  • Persis LukeReizigerMoto Trip 2
    Cape Blanco lighthouse
    1View on my hike. The Oregon Coast looking towards Orford4Beach walk3Waning light through trees2Day turns to night on the Pacific!4A little friend after my nectarine.2My humble abode in the woods.1Lighthouse view on coastal hike3"Falcon" rustic cabin. It had electric and heat so maybe not that rustic😳3THIS is very important info when planning a beach walk.

    Cape Blanco, OR

    17–19 aug. 2024, Verenigde Staten ⋅ ☀️ 16 °C

    I rode to Cape Blanco and stayed at the Cape Blanco State Park, which was recommended to me by my cousin Elizabeth Johns. It was so beautiful! The campground was great with nice private sites. The first night there I stayed in a lovely rustic cabin on the ocean side which was GREAT since it was raining. ☔️. The second night I tent camped and the weather was beautiful. Completed a 6 mile coastal hike which included a trip to the Cape Blanco lighthouse and sections along the coast and through lovely forest. I could hear the sea lions barking on the rocks! Cape Blanco is the westernmost point in the contiguous US.Meer informatie

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  • Persis LukeReizigerMoto Trip 2
    Not taking any chances on the plane!Wiped down and re-organized!Coming in for Harley Service - 20,000 miles!A girl could get in trouble at this place!Restocked in Cottage GroveMy ride to Cape Blanco was cool and rainy. Hot coffee!

    Back to Portland!

    15–17 aug. 2024, Verenigde Staten ⋅ ☀️ 25 °C

    So I boarded an early morning plane on August 15th to Portland to start part 2! I picked up the Bike and trailer which I parked in a “rental” driveway. All went as planned! The flight was on time and the bike started right up. It was on a battery tender but sometimes those get disconnected. I had a cover on it but it still got very dirty. Wiped it down thanks to water supplied by my host’s birdbath! I stayed the night in Tigard, OR and took the bike into a nearby Harley-Davidson dealer for its 20,000 mile service on the 16th. They had me out in about 3 hours. I also bought a new lighter weight Moto jacket and a new sound system for my helmet. It was an expensive day. 😵‍💫 Bike got a good report card but I will need to replace the front tire at the next service (at home) and get the brake and clutch lines drained and refilled. I then went to Cottage Grove, OR (not much there - just a stop over) spent the night and restocked non perishables, camping gas, etc. After that, I’m off to Cape Blanco. That is a separate post because there are so many photos!Meer informatie

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  • Persis LukeReizigerMoto Trip 2
    1Our last Bomoseen boat outing for the summer!
    1Reunited with an old friend, Elizabeth at the Wilson House in Vermont1I have teeth now!1In the water with Nan and my Mother in Law, Connie!1Nan and Mom in VermontMets game with friends and the friendly ticket scanner man!1Fireworks with my nephew Justin, Erin, Wyatt and Poppy!1Poppy Luke!1Wyatt and Poppy in Vermont4View from our place in Vermont. Never gets old!

    Summer Hiatus!

    1 juli 2024, Verenigde Staten ⋅ ☁️ 24 °C

    Had a great summertime on the east coast. We had lots of visitors at the lake, caught a few Mets games and got caught up on doctors appointments. I had to have an additional two teeth pulled and ended up with a painful dry socket situation. Ouch. Glad I was home for that! I have a partial denture until I get permanent implants in October. I also had a nice visit with Janet Groat (high school friend) in Portsmouth, NH and we hosted my dear friend Michele Litwack and our nephew Nate Goldman. It was a busy and fun summer at the Lake!Meer informatie

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