The Journey Begins (Days 1-7)

(Photo courtesy of EOU Hal)

270 miles complete and it's been pretty awesome so far.
Everyone I've met has been incredibly nice.

Day 1:
Arrived in San Francisco around 4PM or 5PM (Thanks for the ride Jesse. <3). Departed from Golden Gate Bridge around 5:30PM, after talking with my uncle Hal for a bit (Thanks for the lovely card). I immediately got lost. Found my way and caught the 7PM ferry to Vallejo and found a spot 10 miles down the road to pull off and camp for the night. Guerrilla camping can be frightening. A great way to feel close to nature though.
Day 2:
My left knee started hurting from an injury the week prior so riding was painful. Made it 80 miles into West Sacramento and camped at a campground. California farm country was magnificent, so was Davis and the people there.
Day 3:
Rode another 60 miles to Placerville. My uncle was gracious enough to pick me up and let me stay with him at his house on the hill for two nights.
Day 4:
Caught up with my cousin Scotty, rested my knee, slept and ate well. (Thank you Scott).
Day 5:
Climbed for 35 miles and camped at 6500ft next to some patches of snow. Cold, to say the least. I pulled off to camp at a fire station and randomly found another transamerica cyclist. Her name was Monica. She was from Sweden and came here just for the bike tour. It was her first night camping by herself, ever.
Day 6:
Climbed for 30 more miles, then dropped another 30 miles into the valley over Carson Pass. Very scenic atmosphere, and a great feeling flying down the hill. Camped at a park in Genoa.
Day 7:
Rode for 13 miles into Carson City and was picked up by my mom. I'll be on my way again tomorrow.



Oh, and if anyone wants to make some snakeskin boots let me know. I could collect about 100 skins a day off the side of the road.