El Camino Real – America’s Up and Coming Camino Posted on August 27, 2020 by Sandy Brown 5 An overview of America’s Up and Coming Camino, El Camino Real. History, Challenges, Rewards and Suggestions. A love letter to this amazing walk. https://youtu.be/Zj0o0UPxzCU Share this:FacebookTwitterLike Loading...
A return to Mission San Juan Capistrano brings me close to my family’s roots in the US Posted on August 7, 2020 by Sandy Brown Reply At Serra Chapel of Mission San Juan Capistrano I get to see the baptismal font where my grandfather was baptized, and the walls tell their stories. https://youtu.be/UirC9A5P9aw Share this:FacebookTwitterLike Loading...
Biking through the outer suburbs of Los Angeles with a stop at the burned-out Mission San Gabriel Posted on August 7, 2020 by Sandy Brown Reply After a failure to see even the outside of Mission San Fernando yesterday I’m thrilled to have a tour of the grounds of Mission San Gabriel, who roof burnt in a spectacular fire 11 July 2020. https://youtu.be/ZJJ7zXH–T8 Share this:FacebookTwitterLike Loading...
The hunt for Mission San Fernando and getting 58 miles from a 40- mile range e-bike Posted on August 6, 2020 by Sandy Brown 4 My longest day yet of riding, plus I find Mission San Fernando! Sort of! Share this:FacebookTwitterLike Loading...
Ventura highway – in the clouds, but still gorgeous Posted on August 6, 2020 by Sandy Brown Reply One of the most amazing days of CMW riding, and almost all within sight of the ocean. https://youtu.be/mKmCZ3CmYNQ Share this:FacebookTwitterLike Loading...
Friends introduce me to Santa Barbara- what a super town Posted on August 4, 2020 by Sandy Brown Reply Pretty nifty town the Santa Barbarians have here. Click the pic to see the video. Share this:FacebookTwitterLike Loading...
A super tough mountain climb and harrowing downhill captured in 90 seconds of video Posted on August 2, 2020 by Sandy Brown 2 The steep road uphill was tough enough, but the crazy steep downhill was a test of nerves. I strap my camera to my bike and catch 90 seconds of it on film. Click on the pic or follow this link: https://youtu.be/Jn-DyXWoSN0 Share this:FacebookTwitterLike Loading...
An archaeologist explains the 200-year old mill at Mission Santa Ines Posted on August 2, 2020 by Sandy Brown 1 A friend arranged a cool visit with an archaeologist who described a startling complicated mill at Mission Santa Ines. Plus, some wine tasting! Click on the pic or follow this link: https://youtu.be/aTYB0okNyKg Share this:FacebookTwitterLike Loading...