I’ve only posted 1 update since Scott and I rolled out of Nashville 4 days ago. Many of you have reminded me of that fact so I thought I’d try and shoot up at least a brief one here in Moab, Utah this morning before we head out to Arches National Park this morning. I think there is a good chance Scott is on sensory overload given all the sights we’ve seen and memories we’ve created! Even though I’ve covered every road (more…)
Scott has survived his birthday as well as the first day of our cross country adventure on two wheels today! We made great time today covering the 350 miles to the home of a friend of mine (who also happens to own an Yamaha FJR, the same motorcycle I am riding) in Little Rock, Arkansas. Superb weather (low 70s, dry), which made for perfect conditions for the first day out of the gate. We had a wonderful evening visiting with my friends Reggie and Teresa and exploring Little Rock’s revitalized downtown district (along with crazy good pizza!). Scott is sleeping (um, recovering?) (more…)
Time again to awaken the blog that I rarely use! I’ve been on the road since mid-Aug on an adventure I’ve called the “FJR Fall Full Circle”. I’m guessing most people landing on this page have followed my journey, but for the unknowing you can get caught up at this link: HERE. I’m currently in Nashville, TN read to roll West in the morning with (more…)
***An excerpt from a Journey Report posted on my website (SeizeTheJourney.com) explaining CouchSurfing :
In yesterday’s report I mentioned I would be utilizing another option for accommodations (aside from camping and hotels) during this 7 week journey to the East Coast. Well, it’s called “CouchSurfing” and it’s something I’ve been involved with for the last few months while I’ve been in Phoenix. The “official” description (from the CouchSurfing.com website) is: “CouchSurfing is a worldwide network for making connections between travelers and the local communities they visit. CouchSurfing is not about the furniture, not just about finding free accommodations around the world; it’s about making connections worldwide. We make the world a better place by opening our homes, our hearts, and our lives. We open our minds and welcome the knowledge that cultural exchange makes available. We create deep and meaningful connections that cross oceans, continents and cultures. CouchSurfing wants to change not only the way we travel, but how we relate to the world!“
My girlfriend Kobi and I have hosted a multitude of varied travelers (aka “surfers”) such as a bicyclist from Vancouver BC riding the Southern Tier of the US, a couple from Finland, a woman from Hawaii, and travelers from Germany & London just to name a few. Meeting these folks has been an absolutely, positively, wonderful experience and I can’t say enough about CouchSurfing!! 
Some may choose to see Couch Surfing as a free place to stay, but I’d be willing to bet anyone involved would say it’s much, MUCH more than that. Connecting with people especially locals of the area you are visiting is invaluable. My personal philosophy is WHO we meet along the way is far more memorable than the miles (or kilometers!) we travel in this life. CouchSurfing offers an opportunity to connect with others; you can “search” the profiles of other “Surfers” by a multitude of parameters (like location, age, interests, philosophy, etc) in the area you are traveling then send a request to “surf” their couch (or bed, futon, etc). The most often asked question I hear is “How do you know it’s safe?!?”, which seems obvious. However, CouchSurfing offers a verification process for those that register as well as a “Reference” system similar to that of eBay’s “Feedback”. Suffice to say, any bad apple would be quickly weeded out. ( 
For FAQ’s click: THIS). CouchSurfers are located all over the world (over a million people are registered) and I’ve never come across a profile that had a negative reference. In fact, it’s quite the contrary as endless references can be found from folks relating what memorable experiences they had while hosting or “surfing”.
*Full report found: HERE
AGirl
Despite the fact that we out live our pets and we all know this when we welcome them into our lives, it still doesn’t make it any easier when the time comes to say good-bye. After spending 16 incredible years together, today I gave my last kiss to “Nike, Jr”, my Pembroke Welsh Corgi and closest companion over the last 16 years: 
Rest in peace my little buddy - I’ll miss you dearly.
AGirl
Webmaster Scott landed safely Friday evening at Sky Harbor airport here in Phoenix. Within 9 hours (more…)
This past week a friend from Vancouver BC (”Alex”) rolled into Phoenix after being on the road since late September. If you’re wondering how it could take someone over 3 months to cover that distance on a bike, well, (more…)
Yeah, so I’ve been AWOL for awhile. I needed a break… not from riding, but from writing. I’m really not all that in to writing, as strange as that may seem given all the things I’ve posted on my website. Anywho, I’ll take this opportunity to wish everyone a great New Year.
AGirl
Just got back from an 8 day, 3k mile motorcycle jaunt from Pheonix to California’s mountains, valleys, and coasts. It ended up being a rather spontaneous journey (pre-departure plans were for 3-4 days of 1600 miles) that certainly included a few surprises along the way. I’m going to be working on the Journey Report (especially since it’s 110 outside!) (more…)
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