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Old May 4, 2016 | 06:06 PM
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Took a little two dayer to Wahweep on Lake Powell, Utah, about 400 miles total. Mama was busy so I loaded up for a solo trip. Camped off the bike carrying a tent, pad, sleeping bag and "necessities" aka Kentucky Straight...Chili dogs for dinner, coffee and instant oatmeal for breakfast. The whole trip cost less than $50...

DAMN I had a good time. All two lane back roads, no traffic at all and TONS of wildflowers. Met and BS'd with folks along the way...here are a few pictures...






Vermilion Cliffs on 89A Arizona




With the bike in the picture...




Navajo Bridge, Marble Canyon over the Colorado River




Looking DOWN!




Upstream




Notice the BIG canyon in the background...back where I came from and the Grand Canyon starts downstream a ways...




Same overlook with the bike




My camp at Wahweep on Lake Powell




Evening on the deserted launch ramp...


 
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Old May 4, 2016 | 06:14 PM
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Awesome Dude!!

I also rather travel solo and cheap.
 
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Old May 4, 2016 | 06:18 PM
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Boy, You don't get that in Jersey!
 
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Old May 4, 2016 | 06:26 PM
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Looks like a great ride.
 
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Old May 4, 2016 | 06:59 PM
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You suck! Nah, just kidding. Awesome!
 
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Old May 4, 2016 | 07:14 PM
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Nice. My favorite kind of trip
 
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Old May 4, 2016 | 07:16 PM
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From a solo overnight last fall (near the Wisconsin Dells):


 
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Sweet!!!!
 
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