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Left Bonneville, hauled ass through Salt Lake City and turned south towards Moab. Temps were up around 105F again so Dave and Debbie didn't wanna ride through Moab - they just got on the freeway and blasted for the hotel. Todd and I were foolish enough to go look at some other stuff..

It's salty and flat, so aptly named....

Stopped by the Bonneville Salt Flats on the way outta town to catch the sunrise....

Landed in Wendover, Nevada on this night. Nice enough little gambling town in the desert. Got up before dawn to head out in an attempt to beat the heat of the day...

Some of the local big horn sheep...

After an overnight stay in Klamath Falls, OR, we head out into central Oregon and aim towards home. Not a lot out here. 150 miles between fuel stops and Todd's Duc nearly ran outta fuel a couple of times...

Extremely blue and clear water....

106F / 42C as we crossed southern Oregon. Beyond hot. Wasn't too bad while moving but stopping for fuel made you sweat a bit. We head for elevation and Crater Lake to cool down...

But we eventually made it to Oregon, although Todd thinks it's over that way....

Got stuck in a 2-1/2 hour long delay as road works were repairing a landslide from above. At least we had an ocean view....

Had an uneventful ride back to the hotel from Shelter Cove. Up early the next day and headed for Oregon. Morning was cool at 50F / 10C and a little damp from the sea mist blowing in...

Still a cool place though...

The Cove used to be our go to California destination. But the hotel prices have gone outta sight so we don't stay there anymore. Shame as I really like the seclusion of the place, watching sea lions on the rocks and deer in the yards......

Aimed for Shelter Cove, CA and was greeted by 65F/ 19C temps. Felt much better...

It was getting hot out (102F / 39C) so we headed across the hills towards the coast and cooler weather.....

Riding through the trees was probably one of the better rides of the trip. Roads were perfectly smooth, uncrowded and nice weather....

Tree Houses

Did the obligatory ride through the tree photo op....

Pics were crap as not enough light made it to the forest floor - blocked out by all of the towering trees......

After our first night at the Hotel Swanky, we're riding through the Redwood Forests - huge assed trees....

"You're looking for a reported group of speeding motorcycles? Rapscallion sportbikers, no doubt. I'll call you if I see them"

Great post - love old buildings, etc

We've landed at a small, crappy hotel in the woods. Headed out today to ride around a bit. More later........

The road as it turns inlands, through the trees..

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