Day 62 - Day to Honor & Homeward Bound

Day 62 – Friday: August 16, 2013, miles ridden today: 243.0

Yesterday I said I'd elaborate on the sculpture that Jay said he’s most proud of, one that really affected both Ken and me - we have not forgotten those who are missing. Neither had Jay forgotten and he created the ultimate tribute to those who never came home.

Ghost of The M.I.A.

Ken and I spent a wonderful evening with Pat and Jay, visiting their friends Don & Lee S’s. home, followed by a wonderful dinner at Old Stone Station Restaurant in Downtown Cambria. Everyone was so glad to see Jay after 2-months being away. He’s such a popular guy in town, everyone knows him.

We awoke to the aroma of fresh brewed coffee, and living room conversations, before journeying downtown for our breakfast at Linn’s Restaurant. Jay suggested Ken and I both try the special Sausage Egg Benedict, it didn’t disappoint. We visited the park bench in Fiscalini Ranch Preserve that Jay made in honor of Pat’s Dad. She wants it refinished so we assisted Jay in determining the scope of work to be performed. What a piece of Art, I hope the picture conveys this guys passion.

Bench Jay Made in Honor to Pat's Father 

Jay's Recently Restored 1943 BSA WWII Motorcycle
He may be riding it in this years Labor Day Parade

Saying Goodbye to 'ol Friends Pat & Jay

Once we arrived back the house it was time for Ken and I to shift gears for home. We helped Jay empty Minnie’s Rumble Seat of that spare Engine Block and other details. We discussed routing strategy; Jay’s idea was to travel inland over Route 46 to Interstate 5 south to LA. Mine was to keep to my plan for the trip by hugging the coast down US-1. We opted to take the winding scenic Santa Rosa Creek Road to Route 46 and evaluate the weather when we reached the cross road. At 93°F and climbing we head west to go south in the fog. Traffic was a nightmare in Santa Barbara, then again all the way down to Santa Monica.

At Santa Monica beach Ken and I pulled over, said our goodbyes and he headed back to Seal Beach, and I to tonight’s layover here in Santa Monica, tomorrow I’ll complete my journey in Huntington Beach.

Till then, goodnight,