Continuing to L.A.

Before our journey was so rudely interrupted by the previously described vehicular accident, we were biking our way down the California coast to Jess' place in Los Angeles. Today, our ultimate goal is still the same though our approach to the travel is a bit less intense. My cushioned seat back is in its full reclined position and my feet are kicked up on the dashboard of the sporty rented minivan. Haha! Apparently it was the only vehicle for rent in Fort Bragg capable of hauling our bikes on a one way trip to LA.

I say 'our' bikes but really it is Jess' bike and my pile of scrap metal and salvageable parts. The full steel frame of my bike is completely bent in half and the pedal arms are all twisted up. The back fender and rack is trashed as is the left rear saddle bag (pannier). I haven't inspected all the gear yet but I already know I owe Jess a new cooking pot. Regardless, it is all thrown in the back of the minivan.

Jess is having to do all the driving, poor thing, since my now diagnosed broken wrist is in a temporary splint. The radiologist called yesterday to advise of the break. We were already on the road and had to swing by a second hospital for treatment. The wrist will still need some follow up tests and casting in a few days. Anyway, I probably shouldn't drive with Vicodin on board. My bruises are becoming more impressive each day. If you use the slightest imagination you can even see the imprint of the SUV's side mirror on the back of my left arm!

I was planning to take the actual mirror home with me (it was left behind at the crime scene) but the police asked to keep it for the part number and as evidence. The young police officer impressed me with his determination to track down the hit n run driver.

Well, neither of us has/had any interest in continuing down route 1, so we are skipping our way through California vineyards and valleys. Ultimately we will sleep in LA tonight.
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