>North to Alaska – 28
>
>July 17, 2007
>
>We are in California, not by much but we made it.
>
>We started late today because Jim had a breakfast meeting of all things. 
>When he walked into the motel last night he met one of his old bosses 
>from IBM who left, moved to Arizona and started his own business. I 
>guess the meeting was meant to be…we’ll see. Jim also chatted up a guy 
>from Tennessee who knew very well the only person Jim knew in 
>Tennessee; it is a small world!
>
>In spite of the late start we rode 300 miles today. The day started 
>with rain. It was light rain so it wasn’t a big deal. In fact, it was 
>good because the temperature stayed in the 60’s, very comfortable for 
>riding. We took Rte 101 through Oregon. It was a good choice. It was a 
>bit slow going through all the towns with summer tourists but the 
>traffic was manageable and the scenery was great. The last hour the 
>rain made visibility poor so we stopped just past the Redwood Highway…those trees are huge!
>
>Tomorrow it’s San Francisco or bust! Jim may stop to see another friend 
>just north of San Francisco. I will miss him……