Day Five: Monterey to Palo Alto
Once again, the ride was blessed with incredible weather. We left sunny Monterey, and hit just a little fog on the ride to Santa Cruz. Santa Cruz Harley-Davidson once again gave us an incredible welcome. They fixed one of the bikes that has had problems with its lights all week. They had the most amazing gourmet sandwiches for lunch, including locally caught albacore tuna. There was a tremendous amount of shopping going on thanks to the generous discount we were offered. We were all given pink Harley hats and bracelets. It was warm and friendly, and we all had a great time.
There was on purchase that really stood out - Paula bought a BIKE!!!!! A beautiful cobalt blue night rod. That slowed down our departure a bit, but was incredibly exciting. We left the bike HD had loaned for the week at the Santa Cruz dealer, and it will get picked up later in the week.
After another beautiful ride throught the Santa Cruz mountains, we stopped briefly at San Jose Harley-Davidson for some quick shopping and a cool drink. As soon as we left the cool coast, temperatures jumped to 85 degrees, which is pretty pleasant unless you are sitting on a running motorcycle in leather and a helmet waiting for 23 women to get ready to ride!!!
We finished the day in Palo Alto where the Westin and Sheraton (which are next door to each other) have generously donated our rooms for the night. Thank you!!!! I have to say, it was a very luxurious night.
It was a long day, and I think the emotions of the week are starting to catch up with people as we all seem a bit tired at this stage. What an amazing journey together though.
There was on purchase that really stood out - Paula bought a BIKE!!!!! A beautiful cobalt blue night rod. That slowed down our departure a bit, but was incredibly exciting. We left the bike HD had loaned for the week at the Santa Cruz dealer, and it will get picked up later in the week.
After another beautiful ride throught the Santa Cruz mountains, we stopped briefly at San Jose Harley-Davidson for some quick shopping and a cool drink. As soon as we left the cool coast, temperatures jumped to 85 degrees, which is pretty pleasant unless you are sitting on a running motorcycle in leather and a helmet waiting for 23 women to get ready to ride!!!
We finished the day in Palo Alto where the Westin and Sheraton (which are next door to each other) have generously donated our rooms for the night. Thank you!!!! I have to say, it was a very luxurious night.
It was a long day, and I think the emotions of the week are starting to catch up with people as we all seem a bit tired at this stage. What an amazing journey together though.
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