So last night, we heard a sound that sounded like rain, except it was intermittent. I thought that it was strange that it would rain on a section for 10 seconds and then move. Wow, thats a fast moving storm. Well, When it is midnight, i'm not thinking clearly... What moves water fast at 5-10 second intervals .... Yes, a sprinkler system. The sprinklers went off in the campsite at midnight and soaked 25% of the tents. While most of the water was outside, some tents had their vents open and it soaked the whole inside. What an exciting way to start the 1st night.
So, onto the ride. Today, we rode from Santa Cruz to Monterey - 56 miles in 4.5 hours and 2530' climbing. It was a very easy and relaxing day with LOTS of sightseeing. We had over 30 riders go with us (see the picture below) back to see the lighthouse in Santa Cruz near the boardwalk. For many people, this was their first time to Santa Cruz on a bike and it was a lot of fun. It was another beautiful day with gorgeous weather. Maria and I danced in Capitola to a live band - I'm hoping some videos do not show up on YouTube. We visited The Farm in Soquel, where I got my customary mocha chai - incredible - I like chocolate with everything! The best view was coming down into Monterey as we saw the wind-blown sand dunes and the Pacific Ocean on the right. In the distance, there was a large American flag waving. What a view! Until tomorrow....
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