"The Oasis of my Soul"... a Lifelong Journey on the road...

[beemerchef]

The Oasis of my Soul...

A side trip! Cortez… Co

We had to get to a big city! This is big… and I am finding myself not doing well in such of an atmosphere. Spirit neither, he is just not happy as usual. An event as the Cortez Cultural Center and meeting another traveler, Sergio from Boston, who joined us for the event saved the day and the mind… Dancing, Traditions, Story telling by an 84 year old Navajo Code Talker… it was a great evening of entertainment and culture.
We are headed out in the am, all the errands are done, mail has followed me on queue including my new tags and Driver’s License! After all I am still a Florida Resident as so many others that only live there half of the time.
I am a bit torn between continuing north in Colorado or go to… Escalante for a while. I am so drawn to the later. Maybe Spirit will decide in the morning… Bluff? You can read about it here…Till next time… from who knows where!
Be well… Ara & Spirit

 

[beemerchef]

The Oasis of my Soul...

We are in Escalante, Utah…

If you have never done 95 and 12 from Blanding or vice versa you owe to yourself to do it as a once in a Lifetime amazing first “Utah’s All-American Road”. We are now in Escalante, our new home base for a while and will go back to explore and photograph one section at the time. My concept is always either no pictures or stop every mile!… It could have taken us weeks to get here.
There is so much that it could be overwhelming as besides the maps, the locals already have given me tips on out of the way destinations. In the meantime, Old Faithful decided to take a break by developing a rear final drive leak!… Just a seal. I am sure with the help of many on Motorcycle Forums I will be able to replace… when the part gets here! No overnight shipping in this town… So Spirit and I will check out by foot this small city… however a bit bigger than Bluff.
Enjoy the Antelope Slot “Upper” Canyon today on the Blog…
Be well, as always… Ara & Spirit

 

[beemerchef]

The Oasis of my Soul...

Some repairs in Escalante, Utah
We are on the road always at the mercy of a breakage. It is always the hidden factor that can change plans, routes and finances for sure. They came in threes! One more to go as far as fixing… waiting for a new rear hub seal, but in the meantime still riding a bit around the town.
The only Motorcycle Shop within two hundred miles is right here! A couple miles away… that is what I call good Karma as I was not aware of it when planning to come here. This is a main thoroughfare for two wheelers traveling, even travelers on foot, bicycles, and “Desert Doctor” does pretty well for the ill fated riders unprepared for this area.
It is getting hot during the day, I like it, just have to keep an eye on Spirit and from now on he will ride with his nice red cover on!… Never thought that one would come in so handy…
Enjoy the Blog… I know some of you will pass by here… let me know… will buy you a cup of coffee!!!
Be well… Ara & Spirit

 

[kcowyo]

Karma is reciprocal you know....

My Mother used to say, "You get back what you give."

Enjoy the generosity and good spirits coming back your way. And Escalante should keep you 'busy' for quite awhile. Live it up.


:chowtime:
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[beemerchef]

The Oasis of my Soul...

Thanls Kcowyo... much to do here and places to go!

Rolling again! Utah.
They came in three… they have been fixed in three! A bit of hiking with a very upset Spirit during a 5:30am wake up call, but all worth seeing the incredible colors of the Escalante Petrified Forest, another marvel accomplished by Mother Nature…
The new seal was waiting when we returned and so embarrassed to find out that it was the easiest repair I have ever done! Could not stay still too long after 3 days pretty much at idle… so a ride to Penguitch to meet some of the Rally goers and a beautiful night time ride back to camp, arriving around midnight!
All this in one day… seems that my energy has doubled since here!
Returning today, met up with some old friends at the “Beehive Beemer” get together, unfortunately it only took one, with his unprovoked profanities and foul language, a “dog hater” I was told by the registration desk, all this because Spirit was barking while I was using the facilities! A facet of a society I thought I had abandoned long time ago. As “management” was OK with it, only saying they are… “sooo sorry!“, a Charter Club, a disgrace to the Motorcycle community, we left the “space” fouled by this individual and waiting for a public apology. As I always say… “School is always open”…
Be well… all is well here!… including Spirit. Ara & Spirit

 

[beemerchef]

The Oasis of my Soul...

“The Dog Hater”… not “Whisperer!

When a “dog hater” (as described by the Rally organizers!), an uncaring “Rally Master” and us… end up being in the same vicinity, things do not go well. I have the outmost respect for anyone that does not like dogs… as there are many flavors of Ice cream, and that is OK… but when we get insulted, well, that is not…
It was a short stay at the Beehive Beemer Rally, we met many familiar faces, made some new Friends and the good of course outweighs the bad, if only it was not for those insults and profane language I had to hear… followed by an unconcerned Rally Master, barely listening to the situation.
The ride was fine, the rides are always fine specially since our mechanical issues have been addressed. Escalante to Penguitch is such a beautiful road allowing the traveler to take in the changes in colors of the sandstone, from white to an orangey red going through the Canyon. And for you all specially that are dog owners, I think this Blog will interest you…
Be well… always. Ara & Spirit

 

[Scenic WonderRunner]

I'm sorry.....Ara!


You should have taken pics of the guy and sent in a write up for the local newspaper!.................hehe:jump: :beer:




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[hrjaw]

Ara, sorry to hear about your experience with this "gentleman"...it seems to me there are bigger issues there and you did the right thing by just walking away....I hope the rest of your trip brings you back to the even keelness that one wants and needs....give spirit a hug from us...
Roger

 

[beemerchef]

The Oasis of my Soul...

Thanks guys... yes, it is well, was a bit out there!... all is well... the balance is back in force!!! How can one not in this area!!! Come and visit sometime... We can maybe hitch a ride on your 4x4... the last 7 miles of Hole in the Rock!!!:exclaim:

Boulder, a cool little town, Utah

Unfortunately no pictures of the town itself today! It started storming before I even had a chance to pull the camera out of its bag. It is only 27 miles from here, there will be many more chances… We might even set up base camp in Boulder as almost a 1000 feet higher the weather is much cooler. Escalante is becoming hot. We met up with Ron, owner of “Motorcycle Repair and Rendez Vous and that was a great time chatting… he even bought me lunch! The day could not get any better. Well, it did as we met another roadside attraction… Joe… crossing the country on Roller Blades! Yes… It is a shame that we cannot just pull up a chair and sit by the side of the road, there are all kinds of travelers coming through, trust me!
In case you do not read the Blog, many thanks for all the support you have send us including all the kind words. It is water under the bridge… The replies from the responsible parties of course almost made me the bad guy with the bad dog! Forget it… Karma will take its course! I do not carry or want that kind of energy.
Be well… always… the sun is shining today. Ara & Spirit

 

[sinuhexavier]

Boulder is not that cool, a mere wide spot in the road, nothing to see there... Just keep riding...:ylsmoke:

 

[beemerchef]

The Oasis of my Soul...

But I love Boulder as a Base camp!... + I will be working at the Burr Grill 2 days a week... the wallet needs it! Stop by sometime... Have you done Burr Trail... the start is below...

4, 60, 300 and the “Burr trail”, Utah…

You will need to read the Blog to find out about the 4, 60 and 300... Somehow they all fell on the same day!
With 2 million acres surrounding us we are liable to experience some areas unadvertised as the Burr Trail. I had this vision for a moment of gates and shuttles taking the tourists back and forth within that incredible Canyon that was such a surprise to me. Hope as it did in Zion it never happens here. Do not pass Boulder without riding or driving that road including the switchbacks… they are car friendly roads, a bit of washboards, not to be adventured on in rainy times.
Whenever we stopped only smells and silence prevailed. We both needed this day, it does not cease to amaze me how vast and incredible this area is. We were not prepared to camp overnight but will soon…
Have fun following the road, this is a two part mini Adventure!!!
Be well… Ara & Spirit

 

[Paul R]

Happy Birthday Ara!!! :birthday.sml:
(that is unless you want to wait til the 28) :shakin:

You are in amazing country we passed through Escelante and Boulder on Sunday unfortunately it was a quick trip and we were unable to explore much...
We kept our eyes open for you and Spirit but I guess it wasn't in the cards... I hope to catch up with you at some point and hear some of your adventures around a campfire... :camping:

 

[beemerchef]

I can't remember where I was! Have to look at the Blog!... what a shame... Hope we met up next time... it is amazing country!... Wish we could do the more rugged roads... but happy with what we can do! I bit more than a passenger car but less than a 4x4! Go figure...
Be well... Ara & Spirit

 

[sinuhexavier]

Oh, and I love Boulder too, it's a very special place.

You can see my bachelor party here that was in Boulder, as well my wedding here.

My wife and I are actually looking at property there right now...

Say hello to Ace, Blake, David or Jen for me, if you ever run into them...

If you're still there in September we will definitely meet.

 

[GlobalMonkey]

Happy B-day

:wings: HAPPY B-DAY ARA FROM YOUR FRIENDS IN DENVER (INCLUDING THE YELLOW WOMAN). YOU ARE AN AMAZING FRIEND AND GREAT INSPIRATION. WE WILL SEE YOU IN A COUPLE OF WEEKS, TOMAS