118 km/73 mi

A few days ago I prided myself on planning out the entire rest of my stay in the US, at that time about 11 days. Here's how many of those days will work out as planned: 3, if I'm lucky. So much for planning ahead.

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Lake Elsinore

Lake Elsinore

88 km/55 mi

I had about 2000 feet to climb today, piece of cake! Then I was in the Mission Viejo–Laguna Hills–Irvine area. I thought Palm Springs was ritzy! The strip mall has valet service! There's a lot more green here, of course, and it is very hilly.

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Lake Elsinore

Lake Elsinore

88 km/55 mi

I had about 2000 feet to climb today, piece of cake! Then I was in the Mission Viejo–Laguna Hills–Irvine area. I thought Palm Springs was ritzy! The strip mall has valet service! There's a lot more green here, of course, and it is very hilly.

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1/10: 80 km/50 mi

1/11: 96 km/60

Willows and flowers in the winter desert

Willows and flowers in the winter desert

I talked to the camp manager first thing. At first he confused me with another camper who was looking for a job. We talked about traveling, and he was very enthusiastic about my trip.

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1/10: 80 km/50 mi

1/11: 96 km/60

Willows and flowers in the winter desert

Willows and flowers in the winter desert

I talked to the camp manager first thing. At first he confused me with another camper who was looking for a job. We talked about traveling, and he was very enthusiastic about my trip.

Read more…