5/17/2018 - I've edited the photos of this post at least three different times. I've taken the photos and placed them all into a Google Photos shared album, so they should be viewable...but I thought I did that already.
Yesterday was a bit tougher than I'd expected; it's been a while since my wife has put miles on like that. First 450 miles, not bad, the last 160 was hard.
The *good* news is that I'd anticipated this. Next two days, a couple of 400-odd mile days; maybe fina a chance to get off the beaten path; who knows.
The semi-planned ending point is situated a bit west of Memphis. In planning, it was, from the Texas location, divide it in two, so that's why this region will be the end.
Don't know *exactly* where, since no reservation made.
Plan "B" has us actually going a little further; past Memphis. The plan is "there is no plan!"
The good news is that I finally did get the GoPro settings correct. The camera must be oriented, the power applied, so it knows which way 'up' is supposed to be. So, I do have still images from the past two days' of riding. Eventually, I'll turn it into stop action video.
Pictures?
So, just how much crap *can* two people take on a Goldwing?
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| Bellboy - cart, please! |
What was that phrase - "work smarter, not harder!" Finally...
A couple of shots, taken from the back seat. She did well...
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| A lot of ranches in this part of Texas - small and not-so-small! |
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| Over-the-shoulder shot. I'm wanting to avoid the freeways in the city. It took a bit longer, but you did get to see something *other* than skyscrapers on the horizon! |
Google Maps will take you to the city center if you simply pick a location. I did this with my routing today...took us right to the county (Wise) courthouse in Decatur, Texas.
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| Wise County, Texas Courthouse |
I think it's a law that says bar-b-que must be consumed while in or thru the Republic of Texas.
"Google, find me good BBQ!"
4.3 stars - that's decent, take me there!
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| Bodacious BBQ, Sulphur Springs, TX |
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| Remember when signs like these were on gas pumps? Sadly, I do! |
Amazed, but Arkansas looks very much like Texas, so minimal photos. This stop was to finalize room arrangements for tonight - and to get a cookie!
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| A thousand miles of bug-guts to clean off when I get to the room! |
Plans made for tomorrow...there may only be minimal detail shared first thing. The preliminary, get-there riding will be done. Now time for fun riding, weather permitting!
April 29, 2018 - Day 4
Around 400 miles to our destination today...
After today, entries may be a bit sporadic, as we visit with friends and family scattered thru the region.
I really didn't get many more photos getting here, as I was too busy really trying to be certain I didn't get twisted with direction.
We'd considered taking our two-behind trailer. This stop was intended to be a drop-off in order to revert to the rack-bag we have on the bike now. Due to arrangements, we left the trailer at home.
A good home-cooked dinner was had, but time to get some rest, and really begin this ride!
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