First of all, check out day 5. I added pictures to go with the post.
Today we rode down Las Vegas Blvd. as we left the city, enroute to Death Valley. Death Valley wasn't anything like I expected, as the mountains surrounding the valley are beautiful. It was hot as expected, but not unbearable. We were 282' below sea level and the temperature was around 100*. While standing there looking at the sea of salt, in 100* air, there was a mountain directly in front of us that was covered in snow. We took several side roads that were very scenic and twisty.
We went to the top of a mountain to a point called Dantes View. It was approx. 5000' above sea level and allowed us to see the entire valley below. It was a breathtaking sight. How would you like to play a game of golf at the course pictured above. Anybody playing could have a "HOT" game. :o)
Leaving Death Valley we rode to Bishop California where we're spending the night. Tomorrow we'll ride the northern half of Death Valley before going to Beatty Nevada, our stop for Friday night.
Saturday is the Thumper Cafe, then it's time to start the long trip home.
I've ridden 2200 miles since leaving on Saturday, and I'm still in California. I should have approx. 3800 miles by the time I get home.
Talk to you Friday night.
Motor Mike
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