Blues Traveler
10-22-2006, 04:42 PM
Had to get away for just one night by myself. Had a need to test out my new cooking platform. Weather was looking GREAT! for a trip out to Agua Caliente in the desert of San Deigo County. Left home around 10:00 am Friday morning for the short 97 miles to Agua Caliente. Nice leisurely pace out 79 through Warner Springs. Left turn up S2 out to Sissor Crossing Were S2 meets up with the 78. A right turn up 78 then about 200 feet later a left turn onto The Old Butterfield Stagecoach Hwy.
Bike was running Great as I sped along the desert floor. The road goes up through some small passes twisting and turning as you head down the otherside into Agua Caliente.
Not a problem getting a tent sight early on a Friday. Even asked for something with shade. The ranger replied 117 is empty, you'll have plenty of shade there.
$14 for one night, such a deal. Got to my campsite after a slow ride through the park. Looks like i'll have the place to myself. At least until this evening when the weekend crowd will start to roll in.
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One of the special things about this place is the indoor pool fed by an underground natural mineral hot spring. I had the place all to myself and enjoyed the 102? pool for about an hour. The showers are free and have all the hot water you want.
Enjoyed a fish dinner with baked potato with some steamed adamame and a bottle of wine. Did some walking around the park and stopped to check in at home with the pay phone at the front gate. There is no service with my cell phone here.
Temps. were perfect. 82? during the day with a low of 59? during the evening and just a gental breeze during the afternoon. Up at 6:00 I made some espresso and a great omlette. Packed it in and was headed back down the road by 10:00 am.
Home wasn't my destination as of yet. North County BMW in Escondido was having there October Fest open house. Funny how my bike drew a crowd at this event. Was the only GS all loaded down for camping and everyone had a question. Eventually I was able to partake in the free fish taco lunch that was offered up for the event. Afterwords I headed home and was back in the garage by 2:30 that afternoon.
My new cooking platform worked out Great! will be nice to have along on future trips.
Bike was running Great as I sped along the desert floor. The road goes up through some small passes twisting and turning as you head down the otherside into Agua Caliente.
Not a problem getting a tent sight early on a Friday. Even asked for something with shade. The ranger replied 117 is empty, you'll have plenty of shade there.
$14 for one night, such a deal. Got to my campsite after a slow ride through the park. Looks like i'll have the place to myself. At least until this evening when the weekend crowd will start to roll in.
446447448449450
451452453454
One of the special things about this place is the indoor pool fed by an underground natural mineral hot spring. I had the place all to myself and enjoyed the 102? pool for about an hour. The showers are free and have all the hot water you want.
Enjoyed a fish dinner with baked potato with some steamed adamame and a bottle of wine. Did some walking around the park and stopped to check in at home with the pay phone at the front gate. There is no service with my cell phone here.
Temps. were perfect. 82? during the day with a low of 59? during the evening and just a gental breeze during the afternoon. Up at 6:00 I made some espresso and a great omlette. Packed it in and was headed back down the road by 10:00 am.
Home wasn't my destination as of yet. North County BMW in Escondido was having there October Fest open house. Funny how my bike drew a crowd at this event. Was the only GS all loaded down for camping and everyone had a question. Eventually I was able to partake in the free fish taco lunch that was offered up for the event. Afterwords I headed home and was back in the garage by 2:30 that afternoon.
My new cooking platform worked out Great! will be nice to have along on future trips.