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Sandy Brown's Pilgrim Adventures

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.

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

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

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