Exactly two years ago this month I passed the exam on a Suzuki 250 to get my first-ever motorcycle license at the age of 52. I had ridden with my sweetheart (SH) on his bike for 2 years, and before that I can remember being on a motorcycle only once before in my life. Although I do remember riding my uncle’s “mini bike” a few times when I was a kid. I bought a 1989 Yamaha Virago 750 and rode about it about 2,000 miles last summer.

Today, I rode my Honda ST1300 on the LA freeway (OMG!) to begin what will be a multi-leg winter motorcycle adventure. I’ve ridden this bike, which I bought earlier this year, about 6,000 miles so far this summer. I NEVER dreamed I would take on THIS new interest and live the adventures SH and I have enjoyed the past few years. Yet, here I am – loving it!

We shipped our two motorcycles to Los Angeles on a division of Allied Van Lines a couple weeks ago. Today we flew to Ontario, CA, via Denver, on United Airlines. Once in Ontario, we took the Supershuttle to the warehouse where the bikes were waiting for us. We mounted up and headed to Torrance, CA, on the 91 Freeway. After a quick lunch at Panera, we stopped in to visit SH’s Uncle Walter. We plan to attend this witty, delightful 103-year-old’s birthday party tomorrow. But first, we’ll drive Walter’s car to LA to have coffee and enjoy a visit with the daughter (who is a senior at USC) of dear friends in the Twin Cities (Minnesota).

Tune in again tomorrow for Day 2, Leg 1 report, and some details about where we go from here!  I’d love to hear from you!

• What are the grandest adventures you have enjoyed?
• What do you dream of doing?

Have a great weekend!

Love, Tomboy Tam