We had a great ride to Parker, Az and back.

Sunday Nov. 18, 2012

I was feeling really well yesterday so Eric and I decided to take a ride from Laughlin to Parker for lunch.  We drove out the Laughlin, Nevada side of the river to Needles where we jumped on the I40 for two miles and then onto the 95 south to Vidal Junction.  The road is straight, quiet and good so even though the scenery is a bit bleak the ride is very relaxing and temperature for riding was just perfect at about 22C.  From Vidal Junction we travelled to Parker, Az where we stopped at the Crossroads Cafe for lunch.  We have always had a good lunch there and since it’s so popular it’s always busy and today was no exception.  The parking lot was filled with bikes as there were a few big group rides going on.  Lots of trikes too but I think that I will give up riding as a passenger if we ever get to that point.  Too geezerish for me! 

We road back up 95 through Lake Havasu and as usual it made Eric swear!  The lights are not syncro and they have a very short yellow so it is always a quick stop….even on the bike.  Back on the I40 and then on for a ride up through Golden Shores and the south end of Bullhead City where we turned left on Aztec road and passed back over the river on the Veterans Memorial Bridge and back onto to the Nevada side and the old Needles highway which passes by the Avi Casino.  Down Casino drive and back to the park.  Home by 4:15 and still time for my evening walk.  A really swell day!