Santa Monica



With a beautiful ride along the beach today. We Road from Point Mugu to Santa Monica right along the coast. We saw many iconic California beach locations like Malibu and Zuma Beach. For part of the ride we are close enough feel the mist from the breaking waves along the shore.

It was Southern California and its best.
The ride got pretty urban as we approach Santa Monica.  We have got the busy Southern California traffic. Julie and I stopped at a beach Cafe for a nice lunch.


As we approached Santa Monica, Rob's bike had a catastrophic derailleur malfunction. Fortunately, he was able to find a very capable bike shop and mechanic to fix it quickly.

Carlo the mechanic and Rob's destroyed derelliur 

Finally, I must tell you that last night was our last night in the Jucy. We have spent eight nights cohabitating in this small converted minivan. It is worked out perfectly. Beth and Rob have occupied the penthouse for most of the trip. They have been good sports climbing up to their perch every evening.

Rob and Beth in the penthouse

Rob and drawing a cup of coffee

Beth in the kitchen

Our campsite at Point Mugu


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