my job was to take video and snap a few photos of Valencia . But first, breakfast at the iconic Red Rocks Grill. That was the plan but it was closed. It took over an hour to get free of Denver traffic and it is easier in a Hack because you don't have to balance as you move a few feet at a time
Luckily there was another place across the street as we were getting hungry
Dom took me to beautiful Red Rocks Park and Amplitheatre. You may notice these familiar looking rocks from his prior posts
You are not allowed to just sit in the sidecar and watch the world go by. My instructions were to stay put if we are turning left, but lean right on right turns. I was trying my best but got mixed up a few times. I also think they should put rear view mirrors on for passengers so we know what is going on around us
as we were just staring at the rock formations we were wondering if some of those rocks were going to fall
It also took me a few tries before I had a system for climbing in. It's not as easy as it looks as you don't want to scratch anything
Hard to believe that this basic structure was completed in 1941. It looks new
AHH, the good life. Good food, good free fast WiFi, covered parking . All I had to do was to sit back and enjoy . . . thank you for being so kind to me
The last pic is priceless, although the pink clashes a bit with the orange... in a good way, I suppose. Isn't it nice to be taken around and do all the sight seeing in the sidecar for a change? I surely enjoyed my ride in Dom's hack.
ReplyDeleteSonja:
DeleteIt was my first time in the sidecar. It was all loaded up when he arrived last April. Now I know what it feels like to be in the "Martha" seat
Cool! Looks like a fun outing. And how many times does anyone get the opportunity to be a monkey?
ReplyDeleteLucky:
DeleteIf I need another ride I have to come back to Denver, or go to Fairbanks. being a Monkey isn't so bad. You just have to lean to the right on right turns
It sounds as though Dom and Martha are perfect hosts. Did he provide his monkey with ample bananas for the trip? I hear monkeys do more tricks with motivation.
ReplyDeleteGood thing you just happened to see that open garage door.
Trobairitz:
DeleteYou stay there like family. You have access to the fridge and the cupboards. I missed the bananas, now I'll have to go back
It looks like you had a relaxing day though you could have been more comfy if you had Dom replace the sidecar body with a recliner. Just need to hold on for quick stops.
ReplyDeleteTell Dom that the BMWish Ural logo looks great!
Richard:
DeleteI was thinking the same thing as were were riding. I thought the back rest could recline.
You're job looked entirely too easy. I think he should have charged you more than pictures. :)
ReplyDeleteLori:
DeleteIt was supposed to be my day to relax and be chauffered. I wasn't even allowed to pay for the gas
Hi!
ReplyDeleteGreat blog!
If you like traveling by bicycle, motorcycle, canoe, hiking, skiing, rafting and even then I invite you to our website where you can read about our trips www.in-outdoors.blogspot.com
So funny, those pink feet going down the road!
ReplyDeleteDeb:
Deletesee, I'm not afraid to make fun of myself.
Bob is so the low maintenance guest.....he didn't even ask for bananas......
ReplyDeleteGlad you were able to visit Bob, I see you're overnighting near Salina, UT. You made pretty good time!
Dom:
DeleteI am low maintenance. leave no trace and put everything back like it was never touched.
thank you again for inviting me. I really appreciate being part of your family, if only for a short time
When I was refueling I noticed all the restaurants and two hotels. I thought to myself this is the perfect place to stop, even though I wanted to ride another hour.
tomorrow Hwy 50 and Nevada
Ed:
ReplyDeleteI am really liking this un-planned sort of vacations. Go with the flow, stay or change direction. I've been going home since Montreal. I am so lucky that the internet has allowed all of us to have friends all over the country
it's not easy for me to ride solo. I still worry about my home for the night and where I end up. It's nice to have a familiar face once in a while
Glad you didn't get too used to riding with your pink croc clad feet up, it might have meant a few modifications to the Beemer (not the least of which would be having a chauffeur.)
ReplyDeleteFeet up (out?) eh? You cheeky monkey!
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