May 7 - Day 119

Today was an excellent day!  It was about 50% off road and 50% pavement.  I did not ride the first part which was off road but did the second half.  It was such a great ride.  :)  It put a smile across my face that was ear to ear.  I took the ride at a very leisurely pace and went for the experience rather than the speed.  This might sound strange but it was a perfect fall day.  After all this is late fall in this hemisphere.

The trees were turning colors and there was a crispness to the air.  The coolness of the air reminded me of late October.  As I was riding I had a pleasant thought...  this year I have had two falls and No Winter.  That is the best of all.

The scenery was fabulous.  This is one of the days I will remember for a long time.  It just felt so good.

The landscape and scenery are changing as we travel south.  There are vineyards and orchards popping up out of the desert landscape.  

The mountain passes are spectacular as they lead from one picturesque type of scene to another.  

This trip is winding down and I am trying to relish the moments.  So much has happened over the four months it really is hard to put it all in perspective.  Time will help with this....  :)