Another great adventure began…one of “what comes next”, as I stood helpless watching the State of NV take my father to be evaluated. Well, I guess not helpless, as I could have gone and gathered him up and brought him to live with Gary and me, only life as we know and enjoy it would change to such a degree that I thought better of it. Does this make me a bad daughter, possibly, but more than likely it makes me a smart daughter, able to accept my limitations and know that I probably am not the best resource for dealing with his ongoing dementia. So, I felt that to shake out the demons, best go for a moto-tour and clear my head and heart.

I left fairly early on Thursday wanting to get to Beatty, NV and ride some of my more favorite roads. Riding out of Sacramento has become rote as of late with so many trips to Yerington, but this trip I decided to take 50 to 88 to Monitor Pass to 395 and Big Pine. Leaving Big Pine over 168 to 266 to Hwy 95 and slip quietly smiling into Beatty. I did just that! The weather was perfect, a bit chilly over the passes but otherwise tepid and my new bike was stellar!! I LOVE the new Bandit, what a smooth machine. I can tell there will be miles of smiles with this baby.

Monitor Pass–Hwy 89

Beginning of Fall

Mono Lake

One of my favorite roads Hwy 168 near Big Pine, CA

Speed Hwy 266 Style

And what is this strange phenomena?? Very odd…i saw it for miles, but when I finally got near it disappeared. (insert Twilight Zone music) There was even a shadow cast upon the ground!!

Sometimes my camera surprises me in the result I receive. This was one such photo.

I over-nighted in Beatty at the Atomic Inn and as usual was quite satisfied. Walked to the Ensanada Grill and sadly the performing waiter, Eddie, was absent, but the food was delicious. Being alone, I had time to read my book and kick back, the entire idea for this ride.