Day 2: Pheonix

Yesterday was harrowing. Left LA just after 2 pm and didn't get to my cousin's place til 11:30. That's ten hours of riding through big ass rain drops that fell in sheets and made it almost impossible to see at times. Got off to a fantastic start by realizing right when I got on the 10 that I hadn't properly attached my safety strap on the helmet. When I pulled over to fix it my boot slipped as I kicked down the kickstand and the bike very gently fell over on it's side. Too heavy to pick up with all the luggage strapped on I had to flag down a guy to help me get it back up. Hope I never write that sentence again! Later on I misjudged the distance to the next gas station and had to buy gas from a fat guy named Matt who owned the one diner in town for twelve dollars a gallon! Also, REI, these boots are not waterproof. But here I am starting Day 2 with sunny Arizona skies! Bring it.