Moments D498: Riding in the dark

Today was a travel day.  A day to say goodbye to Milwaukee, I found myself wishing we had more time to explore the pretty city of Milwaukee!  With only a brief tour of Milwaukee, but it looks quite beautiful.

What I look forward to?  Is seeing Milwaukee nights:

Today was also a day to say hello to California! Our travels from Milwaukee to California were thankfully uneventful and we managed to sit beside one another on both flights.  (A big bonus since we weren't sure that would happen!)

After a couple of movies, we found ourselves at the John Wayne airport in Santa Ana and we were packing the trailer on EQ's bike.  Now, for a gal that's only been on the back of a bike twice before, and for very short rides, this was a new adventure in its own right and its the moment I share with you today.

Within a few minutes we were on our way to EQ's home.  I've never been on a bike at night.  It was quite interesting.  The lights, the smells, the mini changes in the temperature of the air enveloping us.  Incredible. The one moment that really sticks with me is as we were heading to the highway home.  As we entered the on ramp there was a flock of birds (late to rest for the day) that flew above us.  It was incredible to see it all out in the open and watch them on their path without a roof above me as we sped past.

After 50-60 minutes of riding, I was feeling a lot more confident on the back of the bike.  Good thing considering we'll be travelling up the coast in a few days!

Moments enjoying a new experience.

Moments pausing on the back of a powerful bike to enjoy the softness of nature around me.