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About Sandy Brown

Pilgrim trek writer and guide from Seattle USA living in Lucca, Italy. See more at www.sandybrownbooks.com

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

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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

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

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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

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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