Big Sur ........

The Big Sur is about 90 mls of rugged coastline with very few services. There are hills of 1000ft and more with drops down to the ocean of sheercliffs with no fences and very narrow shoulders for cyclists. The views are superb. We camped a couple of nights ago at the foot of Big Sur mountain in a redwood forest.What magnificent trees. The ride from Carmel was uneventful but it was great to be on the move.
Big Sur day dawned bright - we immediately climbed 1000 ft but the grade was just cyclable and almost within the hour we were relaxing onthe sumit. Down we plumited to a welcome coffee with views right down the coast. It was a hard day to Kirk Creek Camp - a State Forestry Site with no water and a long drop but right by the ocean where we watch the sun go down while cooking pasta in our jetboils. A bit silly realy as we could not wash them out so could not have a brew. I dropped half our pasta on the grass when draining and the raccoons had a feast overnight. We met a couple plus a single of about 30 who were realy loaded carrying various  musical instruments - they had started in the Yukon  and were going to Tiera del Fuago and then up to Bunos Aries. Sold most of their stuff, rented their house for a year and ahalf on the road.
Everyone we have met on this leg have been great - seeing us churn up the hills seems to make them talk to us when we stop - they all seem tothink 4 old crocks sweating and puffing are some sort of inspiration. Well on a couple of the hills I could hve done with a tow. The traffic has been OK with everyone giving us plenty of room.
We are now in Sam Simeon in a motel and off to see Hearst Castle tomorrow morning before continuing south. I am pleased to say there has been lots of PMA floating around and we are making good progress.
Odo 1527.5mls