I have come up to Sydney early to see my sister Barbara and finish the final preparations with Alan. First problem to overcome is dropping off the hire car at the airport on Saturday when we fly out to LA. I have a hire car but it is an El cheapo off airport one and the depot doesn't open on Saturday until 8 pm 3 hours before the flight leaves. Given the delays picking up the car due to under-manning of the depot it might be touch and go to get to the check-in in sufficient time. There is also the small matter of releasing the $3,000 excess from my credit card, HSBC had blocked my card considering the car hire company a suspicious transaction! The card is unblocked now, but who knows what will happen when I drop the car back.
We both have a second suitcase to hold all our riding gear. The weather will be generally warm to very warm but some places could be colder especially around Yellowstone NP. I am bringing my trusty red leathers with the ventilation holes and Alan is bringing his new multilayered kit with a final armoured mesh jacket for the warmest days. We'll look a right pair - me like a refugee from 1970's race tracks and Alan like an alien spaceman!
We have all the accommodation and event vouchers with us and the contact phone numbers and addresses so we're hot to trot. USA here we come!
We are presuming that you got away ok. Will follow your adventure when we can. Glad you ar enjoying our blog.
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