Departure Day is finally here and I am just now beginning to feel butterflies. I had planned on going west out towards Big Bend, then cross the border into Chihuahua to tackle the Copper Canyon. Latest reports have Cd. Chihuahua recieving snow later today and tomorrow while the Copper Canyon presents its own problems. Apparently everything above 7,000' is blanketed with snow, which is now melting and feeding the ravenous rivers that carved out the canyons in the first place. I have read that recent motorcyclists have had to turn back when faced with closed mountain passes and impassible rivers. The route I had planned to take involves more than one mountain pass and river crossing. My other option is to head directly south towards Monterrery and then cut over into the west. Paved highways and warmer weather are very inviting, albeit slightly less adventurous.
But first, a quick jaunt south to see my friends at AF1Racing to do a quick oil change, radiator flush and chain adjustment and I'll be on my way. Then after, will I go due south or due west? Nohing like waiting until the last minute....
I, more than anyone, am very interested to see who will win my internal debate over which route I will take to Baja. And only time will tell. Sometimes, procrastination has its benefits.
T-minus.....and GO! + 0 - 0 | § ¶1/16/2007 -- still Austin
Well, my planned date of departure has come and gone due to work issues so it looks like a slight delay is in order. Good thing I'm flexible. Like Nadia Komenich flexible.
Also Mother Nature, in her infinite wisdom, has decided to throw me a curve ball. In the form of a rare ice storm. Now, I've been through some miserable situations on the XR but riding on 1/4" of ice is not exactly something I'm prepared to do. Come on global warming!
Current date of departure: Friday, Jan 19th, 2007.
T-minus 2 days and counting.