Arches Natl. Park

September 26, 2008 by bobcatou

Thursday I decided to take a hike in Arches National Park. I’ve been there before but I haven’t seen all the arches.

I decided on seeing the Landscape Arch and the Wall Arch which recently collapsed.

It was a hot day and of course I didn’t bring enough water but I still had a good time.

Below are pictures from the walk.

Landscape Arch

Wall Arch

Some Wacko

Another friend came to say hi

Partition Arch

Navajo Arch

Off to Colorado. Either Telluride or Canon City to see the bungee jumpers. Won’t decide until I get on my bike.

Cadillac Mountain Summit video

June 4, 2008 by bobcatou

Before I left for this northeast trip, I bought a cheap “Flip Video” camera for this trip. Here is an UNEDITED from Atop Cadillac Mountain in Acadia National Park.

Cadillac Mountain summit in Acadia National Park.

Les, The Biker. Man of Inspiration

October 12, 2007 by bobcatou

I met Les in Stovepipe Wells in Death Valley. After a much needed shower, I walked back to my bike to see Les and his Honda Goldwing parked next to me. I asked him how many miles he had on his bike and he told me 275,000 miles and this was his 14 motorcycle over the last 40 years. Right then I figured this man was worth chatting with a bit more.

Les works in Death Valley 5 months out of the year in the fall and winter. He then rides the country with his dog the rest of the year. He’s married too. Understanding wife I imagine.

He chitchatted about standard biking stuff. Places he had seen…several times over. The types of bikes he had. He had a peace and confidence about him that was to be admired. We didn’t exchange addresses or anything. He was just a friendly guy that was a pleasure to meet on my trip.