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HELLO!

Welcome back. Seven years after my first ride across the United States, I am doing it again.

This blog will document my trek.

Day 11 - Catalina to East Tucson (50.1 miles)

A very fun day riding on about 40 miles of bike trail between Catalina SP and Tucson. We visited the Pima Air & Space Museum in Tucson, which has over 400 historic aircraft on 80 acres.

Two javelinas along the bike trail leaving Oro Valley

Mural along the bikeway

A Blue Angel at Pima

Welcome to the Pima Air & Space Museum

A PBM Mariner amphibious aircraft

I had a few hours to kill, so I learned a new trade.

Mike & Tim meet Walter Ram, 102 yr old veteran who was shot down twice, survived German prison camp, and was signing his book at the museum.

Outdoor display of aircraft

Bob & Mike at the entrance to the Pima Air & Space museum

Tonight’s lodging is the gym at Empire High School in East Tucson, home of the Ravens.

I don’t usually take food pics but todayt dinner was terrific. Sous vide flatiron steak, shrimp, rice and vegetables, with strawberry shortcake for dessert.

Day 12 - East Tucson to Tombstone (78.8 miles)

Day 10 - Oro Valley, near Tucson (0 miles)