Day 9; Altus Oklahoma to Cooper Texas
Sleeping in felt amazing! I had forgotten how comfortable beds can be after a long day of riding. Today was a bit more mellow (drove a little over 300 miles) making stops in Keller Texas for a photo opportunity, and then on to Gas Monkey Bar and Grill.
For those of you who don't know, Gas Monkey Garage is a TV show where a few guys buy old beat up cars, fix them up a bit, and then sell them (awesome show). We went to Dallas Texas to their restaurant for lunch and it was delicious! I had a GMBG burger, and dad had a mix between beef brisket and a grilled cheese sandwich (interesting but he said it was good). The only problem was getting out of Dallas. As if it weren't a maze already, there was construction going on everywhere and it felt like a thousand degrees! We ended up taking a round about way too get where we ended, but got here nonetheless.
On a kind of gross note, I think my motorcycle needs some tlc because it's getting hard to see through the windshield with all the bugs on it! We took out some big ones today, and dad almost took out a few other animals as well (couple of birds, ground hog, that kind of stuff). I think the birds are suicidal...
Anyway, we got to camp safely, took showers, ate some snack food (still full from lunch) and am ready to sleep (if that's possible in this heat).
Much love, LB
What a great sounding journey! As someone who has spent a lot of time traveling around the U.S and Canada on a bike, I know that sometimes the riding conditions (weather, traffic, road conditions, etc) can be frustrating. I find that at the end of the journey, though, I am always looking forward to the next one. If you find your way to Alaska, would love to get in a ride and buy you a cup of coffee. Safe travels and keep the rubber side down!
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ReplyDeleteThat's how it always is with me. The journey is great, and I'm always looking forward to the next one. The stories you get from journeys such as this are fantastic, and they are made better by all the things that go wrong. The trips with struggles are the ones remembered and loved! A ride in Alaska sounds fun. One day I'll have to do that and Hawaii.
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