From Manitou, I rode down to Canon City and tried to look up my old Harley friend in Pueblo, Stoner Mike, but no dice.
It was pretty hot, so I kept moving. Riding Highway 50 along the Arkansas River up toward Salida & Monarch Pass was like finding a 20-dollar bill in the couch cushions. Forgotten how much I loved riding my little Harley Sportster through here back in the day with Stoner Mike. This Lab seemed to enjoy it too.
Here's a pic of me about 20 years ago, back when I used to be an outlaw...
It's strikingly
beautiful up by Monarch Pass! My Goldwing just seemed to float up the mountain and around the corners, and it cooled off nicely the higher we went. It was so beautiful, I teared up a couple times.
