Down the coast

After a couple years of month-long trips, I'm back to a ~10 day trip this year.  I'm certainly not complaining - it's been a big, busy year and we've welcomed our daughter Abigail, who turned 9 months old just the other day.  (We have plans for a trip with her next year).

One reason for this route is a high scenery-to-planning ratio.  The Pacific Coast Highway might be the most beautiful ride there is, and also requires minimal route planning - get to Highway 1, head south.  That's it!  Perfect for a tour that never really got planned beyond boxing up the bike and buying the Adventure Cycling map (so I know where the hiker/biker campgrounds are).

So, as nice as those monthlong tours were, I'm extremely grateful to have the opportunity for even a shorter one this year, and I'll be sure to make the most of it.