We are headed off to Overland Expo 2014. This is an
adventure travel conference filled with courses and venders related to folks
that like to travel off the beaten trail, generally by motorcycle, ATV or a
well-suited vehicle. We have scheduled a few activities we are tackling leading
up to our 5 year around the world motorcycle adventure, and this is just one of
the events we will be attending. The event kicks off in the high desert near
Flagstaff, AZ.
We flew into Utah and uncovered the BMWs. They were in
desperate need of love and attention. My bike was riddled with power problems
from the battery drain on a set of Tourtech off road lights. I needed new lights
and a new battery. Michael’s needed minor maintenance. First order of business
was equipment. We spent two days in Salt Lake City area rounding up the last of
the gear and equipment.
We decided to bring our own alcohol (just simple schnapps to
sip – perfect camping drink), rather than try to figure out which county we
could by a bottle in on a Sunday in Utah. It was a very good idea to do this.
We brought enough to get us to Arizona!
We asked Michael’s parents to join us for the ride – they area
accompanying us to Torrey and Bluff, Utah – then down to Page, AZ. where we
will split. Michael and I are planning on taking an off road detour through
Valley of the Gods, while Gene and Arlene head to the hotel.
We have been concerned with the weather.
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