Preparations

The weekend has been meticulously planned. Nothing has been left to chance. Two weeks ago, I drove my motorcycle from San Francisco to San Diego. It took two full days along highway 1 and the highlight was Big Sur. Awesome views, great motorcycling, and north and south of it there are plenty of beaches where you can camp at night and relax at day! I parked my motorcycle at Andy's house in San Diego and flew back to San Francisco. Today, Friday May 22, I take a 12 hour night bus from San Jose to San Diego. My gear all fits in a regular size backpack and consists of the following:

- 1" 3/4 length sleeping pad (15 oz)
- Emergency bivvy sack (3.5 oz)
- Hydration unit (3 l)
- AAA Baja California guidebook
- AAA Baja California map
- Some clothes, passport, 140 USD

The bike is a 2005 Suzuki DR200SE dual sport and has 6000 Miles on it.

What I learned today:

Don't take a bus to San Diego. Fly instead.

Big Sur.

The gear.

Summerland beach, east of Santa Barbara. Drizzling.

Food for the cat while I'm gone.

San Diego, United States