Well, this is it. Today we check out of the Best Western Long Beach and head out to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). Our flight isn't to later in the evening, but we are on standby for an upgrade to 'premier economy' using frequent flyer points, so I expect an early check-in may help our chances of getting this. We also have access to the Koru Club Lounge where we can 'chill out'.
I have been asked what has been the highlight of the tour? There have been so many great experiences that it is hard to rank them. To visit 22 states and travel 17605 kilometres (all on the wrong side of the road) by motorbike was something that most people will never get to do.
In some ways calling it a 'holiday' is not an accurate description, because rarely were we just sitting around relaxing. There was always something to do. Our daily routine consisted of early morning starts, packing the bike up, riding 4-6 hours per day with stops to see and do stuff, finding accommodation, unpacking the bike, laundry, emails, checking weather reports etc, finding somewhere to eat, planning the next day's route, fueling up the bike, and trying to get an early night.
I think a better description is to call it an 'adventure'. It was hugely satisfying to accomplish and we saw some great sights and met some great people. A friend suggested I should write a book. Instead of 'Balls of Steel' he suggested that it be called 'Buns of Steel' (there were some days we both got really saddle sore early on)!
I am not sure how easy it will be to adjust to 'normal' life again after spending days roaring down a highway on a Harley - but we are really looking forward to seeing our family and friends again after being away for 9 weeks.
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