Ready to roll!

Here we have Cynthia and Edith all loaded up on top of the car, which is parked in our driveway and stuffed with our earthly belongings. We're taking it to our coastal hideout, and then we'll start biking south in a few days.

Having gotten rid of 75% of the "stuff" that accumulates like the proverbial moss on a stone, and spending days and weeks deciding on what gear to bring and shining our saddles, Hannah and I feel equal parts Buddhist Monk and Cowgirl. I've been listening to a lot of Emmylou Harris and singing along: Gonna set the west coast on fire...

The next post will be from our tent or a roadside coffee shop. Until then!