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Monthly Archives: August 2020

El Camino Real – America’s Up and Coming Camino

Posted on August 27, 2020 by Sandy Brown
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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

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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
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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

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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
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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

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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
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My longest day yet of riding, plus I find Mission San Fernando! Sort of!

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Ventura highway – in the clouds, but still gorgeous

Posted on August 6, 2020 by Sandy Brown
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One of the most amazing days of CMW riding, and almost all within sight of the ocean. https://youtu.be/mKmCZ3CmYNQ

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Friends introduce me to Santa Barbara- what a super town

Posted on August 4, 2020 by Sandy Brown
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Pretty nifty town the Santa Barbarians have here. Click the pic to see the video.

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A super tough mountain climb and harrowing downhill captured in 90 seconds of video

Posted on August 2, 2020 by Sandy Brown
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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

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An archaeologist explains the 200-year old mill at Mission Santa Ines

Posted on August 2, 2020 by Sandy Brown
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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

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