Louisville is for loafers

Louisville is for loafers, originally uploaded by itchytooth.

Nothing but a bunch of relaxation going on around here since we've been back. Still doesn't really feel normal to be home, nor does it feel like the bike trip actually even happened - more just weird, stationary and HOT. Jesus it's hot. So, how about another numbered list?

1) I will shortly be creating another blog for everyday, non-bicycle content. I'll update here with a link, when it's ready.
2) I haven't posted those pictures from the real camera that I promised yet, because... I don't have a computer! That's right, I sold my MacBook right before we headed out for Vancouver. I just ordered this, but the damned thing isn't scheduled to ship for at least a week. The wait is definitely going to kill me.
3) When I got my bike back from airport baggage, I noticed the box was open. Whatever they did to it, the headset is now dented and lacking a bunch of bearings. Of course, I have to replace it, but, in the meantime, it handles like a squirrel on oxycontin, which is cool.
4)That sensation that I seem suddenly, somehow, more credible isn't your imagination - I'm now, like all serious web personalities, a Twitter. Look over to your left. That's where you'll see my last last five updates.

Fly me to the blue moon.

Fly me to the blue moon., originally uploaded by itchytooth.

1) In five hours, we've just travelled a little more than in the last five weeks of bicycling.
2) Delta has little TVs for each seat - it's rad. I watched Conan, Survivor Man, Trapped Miners and Boxing.
3) Currently in Cincinnati, waiting for a very short connection to Louisville.

Cori's computer

Cori's computer, originally uploaded by itchytooth.

I think it will pull through. It was looking bleak for a moment there.

Mexico:

Mexico:, originally uploaded by itchytooth.

Easy to get in, hard to get out.

Bye, Tijuana

Bye, Tijuana, originally uploaded by itchytooth.

This ia how Katie looks when she's turning down an old man with a violin.

This ia how Katie looks when she's turning down an old man with a violin., originally uploaded by itchytooth.

Done.

Done., originally uploaded by itchytooth.

Pre-Mexico Sandwich

Pre-Mexico Sandwich, originally uploaded by itchytooth.

We're leaving soon, really.

Unfinished

Unfinished, originally uploaded by itchytooth.

It cerainly feels like we're done, but there are 15 undeniable miles sittng here between us and Mexico. We're leaving our bags here, at my aunt and uncle's house and riding into Tijuana in a bit here.

The lovely town of National City

The lovely town of National City, originally uploaded by itchytooth.

Familiar

Familiar, originally uploaded by itchytooth.

Redundancy from here on out - we are now retracing the first part of our cross-country trip a year and a half ago - backwards!

Racial

Racial, originally uploaded by itchytooth.

I'm not sure if I'm in this race or not, but I KNOW that I am losing.

Psychopath

Psychopath, originally uploaded by itchytooth.

So you're probably thinking, "sure a crazy, naked man kept you up untill 2am by hassling a homeless woman and her son, picking a fight with a blind man, and then being chased and beaten by a mob of angry, random strangers... But how is this supposed to entertain ME, without so much as a blurry photograph of this pariah to soothe my voyeur needs?"

Well, I've stepped over the lines of taste and ethics to deliver, for you, my good friend. This is a photograph of a photograph of an actual photograph of the man himself.

He was last seen running in an eastwardly direction, so, if you live east of California, watch for a man in white shorts, running - he is dangerous.

San Elijo

San Elijo, originally uploaded by itchytooth.

Our last campground.

Tan Lines 101:

Tan Lines 101:, originally uploaded by itchytooth.

This course will survey the origins, perpetuation and influence of tan lines on modern society politically and aesthetically. Prerequisite: Advanced Unibrow Theory

"M.R.E. M.I.A.! A.W.O.L.? P.O.W.??" or "My Vanilla Shake Jihad" or "Marines: The Few, The Proud, And The One Who Lost His Military Issued Dessert Drink"

"M.R.E. M.I.A.! A.W.O.L.? P.O.W.??" or "My Vanilla Shake Jihad" or "Marines: The Few, The Proud, And The One Who Lost His Military Issued Dessert Drink", originally uploaded by itchytooth.

Fount me a milkshake, riding through Camp Pendleton military base.

LOL@ARCHITECTURAL BOOBS!

LOL@ARCHITECTURAL BOOBS!, originally uploaded by itchytooth.

Aren't these the basis of sight gag in at least one movie?

A little of the old IN-N-OUT

A little of the old IN-N-OUT, originally uploaded by itchytooth.

Well, in case you were worried, we made it out of Los Angeles. After hours and hours and hours and hours of bus riding, we made it to our campground, San Clemente State Beach, as the sun set.

Somewhere along the way, we ate at IN-N-OUT Burger, which I've always been curious about. Neither of us eat burgers though, so we got fries. They were great.

Airplane Attraction

Airplane Attraction, originally uploaded by itchytooth.

Being this close to all these flights, I am very tempted to board one to SDF.

A LAX Journey

A LAX Journey, originally uploaded by itchytooth.

Trying to make our way to Los Angeles International Airport to catch a bus to Long Beach.

Transit Riders

Transit Riders, originally uploaded by itchytooth.

Here we are, on the bus again, skipping through part of LA, down to Venice Beach, where we will then skip some more. We have to get well south of LA in order to camp tonight.

Night Light

Night Light, originally uploaded by itchytooth.

Serious late-night stove discussion with fellow biker, Michael, at Leo Carrillo State Beach.

1.4 miles to go

1.4 miles to go, originally uploaded by itchytooth.

ugh.

Fake bird is not fooling me

Fake bird is not fooling me, originally uploaded by itchytooth.

Hey marsh, you are a marsh.

Hey marsh, you are a marsh., originally uploaded by itchytooth.

Leaving ut of Oxnard, after taking the bus back from Brenda's. Today will be easy and short, which is good - we are lazy.

We made it.

We made it., originally uploaded by itchytooth.

Eating with Brenda and John AS WE SPEAK!

Back on highway 101

Back on highway 101, originally uploaded by itchytooth.

And entering Ventura county

Coasting through Santa Barbara (239.3G2)

Grainy cellphone video of spectacular flower-lined bike path in Santa Barbara.

WorldWideWeb

WorldWideWeb, originally uploaded by itchytooth.

We might be staying at aunt Brenda's tonight, but first I've gotta find the right bus. Hopefully this wide web thing can help.

Hi, this my blog.

Hi, this my blog., originally uploaded by itchytooth.

Right now I'm hanging out in the bathroom. It's the only place with an electrical outlet and I have to charge this thirsty phone. I'll be in here a while, I reckon.

I was silly to doubt you

I was silly to doubt you, originally uploaded by itchytooth.

Refugio, you are a star among state parks.

Tanfastic!

Tanfastic!, originally uploaded by itchytooth.

Lonely at the top

Lonely at the top, originally uploaded by itchytooth.

I'm at the summit of a 13.5 mile climb, waiting for KT. Just 15 or so miles to go. The troublesome part is we weren't able to get ahold of Refugio park, so we don't really know whether we have a place to stay.

Half-time break

Half-time break, originally uploaded by itchytooth.

Leave me bee

Leave me bee, originally uploaded by itchytooth.

Please, I've been stung enough on this trip.

70

70, originally uploaded by itchytooth.

We need about 70 miles today in order to get out of this Hike&Bike Foreclosure Corridor and into the safety of $3 sleep spaces. Do you think we have It in us?

Apple fritter disguise

Apple fritter disguise, originally uploaded by itchytooth.

I am what I eat, therefore I am.

This looks like the place

This looks like the place, originally uploaded by itchytooth.

We just have to wait for the sun to set then slip under this bridge.

Where the hell are we gonna stay?

Where the hell are we gonna stay?, originally uploaded by itchytooth.

Speaking of blind

Speaking of blind, originally uploaded by itchytooth.

Fount me a eye patch.

At 2 Dog Internet Cafe

At 2 Dog Internet Cafe, originally uploaded by itchytooth.

We found out the campsite we were going to stay at is closed. So now we're flying blind, hoping to find some nice ditch for the night.

Cayucos

Cayucos, originally uploaded by itchytooth.

Means cloud city?

At last

At last, originally uploaded by itchytooth.

It is 1414.4 miles from Vancouver to Harmony.

I'm not religious

I'm not religious, originally uploaded by itchytooth.

But, last night, I prayed that our next-door campers would be blotted from the Earth.

Depressing

Depressing, originally uploaded by itchytooth.

I used to love chocolate milk so much, but now, no matter the brand, it just tastes rotten. I just keep drinking it and keep drinking it and keep drinking it, thinking that the joy will return, but no dice - it tastes horrible.

Fount me some glasses

Fount me some glasses, originally uploaded by itchytooth.

Speaking of flat

Speaking of flat, originally uploaded by itchytooth.

fLatZ4lyfE!!!

Flat out

Flat out, originally uploaded by itchytooth.

We are leaving the hills behind.

The high cost of small cheeses

The high cost of small cheeses, originally uploaded by itchytooth.

The crazy prices of groceries in this part are getting me down. I saw a 10oz can of mixed nuts for $9.50 yesterday! I've quit eating, out of protest, but they're pretending to not notice.

Neverending Hill

Neverending Hill, originally uploaded by itchytooth.

Though iron makes up my will, I grow weary of you still.

Ooh coastline, you so fine!

Ooh coastline, you so fine!, originally uploaded by itchytooth.