Hi List: Just arrived in Ajijic, Jalisco, Mexico and heard of the
tragic events in NY and DC. I sure hope the US government can
identify those responsible, as well as any countries that harbor
them, and retaliate in a meaningful way. We are staying in a
beautiful home with Lee Bell, a very friendly Lister in Ajijic, a
popular American retirement community just south of Guadalajara,
Jalisco, Mexico. The Sonoran Desert of Arizona finally made Critter
hiccup in the blazing heat. It was a temporary problem that
dissappeared like the previous incident in central British Colombia,
Canada. The heat also took a toll on Punky and I. I got dizzy. We
crossed the border without incident and rode through more desert heat
to Hermosillo, Sonora, Mx, where we spent night. We then rode through
the Beautiful Sierra Madre Mountains. There are many obstacles to
look out for, horses, mules, burros, cows, dogs, rocks and holes.
Came within about 5 feet of a horse. Took a spill in a curve. My leg
was caught under the right side of the bike in the middle of the
road. Had some nasty thoughts about vehicles coming around the curve,
before I extricated myself and righted the bike. I was huffing and
puffing so bad that I couldn't do more than get us to safety at the
edge of the road. A truck came by and 2 Mexicans gave me a hand. No
damage, except to my pants. Glad I was wearing protection. The
incident slowed me down for a while, but the next day we were burning
up Mexican highways again. We spent 2 days in Creel, Chihuahua,
Mexico and rode around both sides of Copper Canyon. I decided to ride
the inland route via Parral, Chihuahua, Durango, Fresnillo and
Zacatecas to Guadalajara. This way we had very little rain and a lot
less heat than we would have experienced on the west coast going
through Mazatlan. The road repair detours were fun, zooming by the
other vehicles slowly making their way through the bumpy dirt
bypasses. Nobody observes posted speed limits and I pass most of
them. I found more friendly and helpful police officers. Two of them
bought me hot dogs and a coke, another escorted me to a cheap
(affordable) 100 peso motel room. I have had diahrea every night for
3-4 days. Haven't used the Lomotil yet. The scenery continues to
amaze me. Punky draws as much attention as ever, only the comments
and questions are now in Spanish. All is well and we will depart
Thursday for Juan's place in Valle de Bravo. Saturday, 15 de
Septiembre, is Mexican Independence Day, so I expect we'll see a big
celebration. Later.
Punky & Lew
death valley ride october 13,14,15
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punky & lew in mexico
Punky & Lew departed Ajijic, Jalisco around 10:30 this morning. Both
were in good health and spirits. His next planned stop is Valle de
Bravo near Toluca. He'll be following highway 15 libre most of the
way. I believe Punky and Lew will spending a few days there. Juan,
he should reach your place before dark tonight tonight if all goes
well. He'll probably give you a call for directions when he gets
near.
Lee
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death valley ride october 13,14,15
If any one wants to go, especially Dawn or Jennifer, I am going to
take a jaunt from Trona-Ballarat-Goler Wash-Manson (Barker) ranch-
Warm Springs Mine-Shoshone / Furnace Creek (last part depends on
whether folks want to stay out until Monday or not).
If you would like to go, please contact me and I'll put you on the
list
Check for details @ http://www.calposse.com/calendar.htm
Thanks
CA Stu A13
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