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Sandy Brown's Pilgrim Adventures

Inside a mission, desperate encounter with a deer, and I meet another long-distance biker

Posted on July 31, 2020 by Sandy Brown

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One of my best days, except for the deer incident. Otherwise, I was given a tour of the inside of Mission La Purisima and met another long-distance biker heading the opposite direction. Click on the pic or follow this link: https://youtu.be/QBgVjcXEdJE

Beach time and I learn about the Mustard Trail as I bike from San Luis Obispo to Santa Maria

Posted on July 30, 2020 by Sandy Brown

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Over the hump to Pismo Beach and beautiful views of the ocean. And then I learn that the friars planted mustard seeds along the Camino Real. Click the pic or this link: https://youtu.be/j-SlyKUEZqM

After a day of rest in San Luis Obispo my Mojo is back (and I recap the first 1/2 of the walk)

Posted on July 30, 2020 by Sandy Brown

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My mojo is back after a day of rest and I tour the outside of Mission San Luis Obispo. Click on the pic or follow this link: https://youtu.be/b2ocvFuSjzo

A day of obstacles – stuck and locked out — and I lose my Zen on the way to San Luis Obispo

Posted on July 30, 2020 by Sandy Brown

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A dog bite and locked gates lead me to lose my Zen Mojo on the way to San Luis Obispo. Click on the pic or https://youtu.be/nTkNdjdfi0Y

Day 13 on the California Mission Walk and I learn where Rawhide was filmed

Posted on July 30, 2020 by Sandy Brown

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I take a shortcut and shave off 10 miles, finding myself in Rawhide country. Click on the pic or here to view https://youtu.be/-ZOBKn3LoZc

I overnight in a Victorian church near Mission San Antonio and enjoy a surprise

Posted on July 27, 2020 by Sandy Brown

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The hospitality here is amazing. I enjoy Mission San Antonio and then find a surprise at the 1885 church where I overnight. Click the photo to view the video or this link: https://youtu.be/1NVESyRnD5Q

Adobe forms on the wheels of my bike on Day 11 of the California Mission Walk

Posted on July 27, 2020 by Sandy Brown

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Fascinating glimpse at the lettuce harvest outside Gonzales, California, but mud from the farm roads builds up inside my fenders. Overnight in King City. Click on the photo or follow this link: https://youtu.be/NN6KSDlvtsc

Day 10 – Monterey to Gonzalez plus a map overview of the route

Posted on July 25, 2020 by Sandy Brown

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A windy day of riding plus answers to some questions – Where am I staying? How’s it look on the map? What about COVID? Click on the pic to see the video.

Day 9 – While my bike is recuperating, I walk to Carmel and then interview myself

Posted on July 24, 2020 by Sandy Brown

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Click on the photo to link to the YouTube video . . . . .I walk to Mission Carmel then undergo a grueling interview with a tough interviewer who wants to know why I’m walking this route, and other embarrassing things.

Bike repairs give me time to tour Monterey

Posted on July 23, 2020 by Sandy Brown

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My spokes keep breaking, so it’s time to reduce my load, and then take a tour of Monterey. click on the pic to view my video.