2014 Portland Trip Day 13 Tuesday August 2

Willits to San Jose
Home Stretch

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Willits to Cupertino -- 192 Miles
The last day of a ride is always bitter-sweet.
Sorry to end the adventure, it is always good to return home.
We did not stop much, initially wanting to get home before the worst heat of the day,
and then when within reach of home, anxious to get there
We left the Best Western Inn in Willits early thinking that the day would soon be hot

When coming north through Ukiah, Gunnink`s Harley-Davidson was closed because it was a Monday
This time heading south was 8:30 and the dealer does not open until 9:00.
Fearing the coming heat, we opted not to wait but moved on.
In Cloverdale we stopped at the World Famous Hamburger Ranch & Bar-B-Que for a late breakfast bite
We were passing through wine country.  It seems each year there are more and more vinwyards.

Remember the commercials by the wineries mentioning Napa, Sonoma, and Mendocino Counties?
To our surprise, it was starting to get overcast. The weather reports we watched did not mention this
Our last stop was in Marin City to grab a tea and coffee at the Starbuck`s - Marin City
Nearing San Francisco we emerged from the tunnel to find one of those magic days

where the tops of bridge towers were lost in the fog.

North tower, south tower and the toll gates.
Through the Presidio

And then through the magic city
We were so happy to be nearing San Jose that we took no more photos for the day
It was a good trip overall, not without its trials, but good nonetheless.

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