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How To Be Awesome – Day 2 (Ano Nuevo State Park)

Posted on February 13, 2008 by Justin • 1 Comment

Continuing our eternal quest for awesomeness, we headed out the next day (following our eight hours of awesomeness the prior day) to: Ano Nuevo State Park Located along Highway 1 north of Santa Cruz, it is elephant seal time at Ano Nuevo. The visitor center is in an old white barn which is pretty cool… … Continue reading →

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How To Be Awesome – Hours 4 to 6 (Rosicrucian Museum)

Posted on February 12, 2008 by Justin • 2 Comments

Following our dose of the future, we headed for ancient history by visiting the renowned Rosicrucian Museum in San Jose… The entrance to the Rosicrucian Museum: A statue in the park outside the museum: Mummified Nile Catfish – Fish and beef were often mummified and placed in tombs for the deceased to eat in the … Continue reading →

Napa Valley’s Route 128 Road Trip
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Napa Valley’s Route 128 Road Trip

Posted on January 31, 2008 by Justin • Leave a comment

For those of you in search of a solid road trip that doesn’t last more than a day (unless you want it to), I believe I may be of assistance. This trip covers the best of the Napa Valley as well as the surrounding mountains and Lake Berryessa. I first did the following trip with … Continue reading →

Frenchtown Road Speed Records
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Frenchtown Road Speed Records

Posted on January 3, 2008 by Justin • 7 Comments

I am extremely interested to hear of the accomplishments of others on Frenchtown Road. My personal speed record is 143 mph (achieved on a motorcycle). Is this the all-time high or have others gone faster? I believe 143 mph is probably near the upper range of what is possible, although one on a Hayabusa or … Continue reading →

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