We had packed up camp in diminishing rain but pulling the bike into the pavilion to pack it was handy.

We had our rain suits on but found that the rain stopped right about the time we got going. The lingering weather made for some dramatic scenery as well as a heightened level of excitement (tension?) for the ride.

I got a kick out of seeing you and Pennsylvania’s best known Vespa. I tooted and waved as we passed but you were intent in your photography.

I do love the feel of being challenged by cold or wet weather and coming inside for something hot to drink. I would probably ride for that experience alone.

Hope all is well in Queensland. Just passed up an opportunity to head down that way — a trip to New Zealand, sort of close. Unfortunately, as with all other work related trips, I seldom have time to spare to be gone long.

You are absolutely right in the idea of weather transforming a ride to epic status. Not sure if it’s the ride or the photos though…

I detect two messages in you comment Dom; 1)you’re aware of the wonderful glow of the diffused light on a rainy day, 2)I should get a URAL.

Neither Junior or I suffer any ill effects from the rain. He would happily be drenched for the chance to chase the ball. And my arthritis doesn’t seen affected by the rain. I consider that a win!

Karl, everything is surprisingly green her now. The past few summers were hot and dry and the landscape felt brown rather than green. Lots of rain this summer, in fact we just had a couple inches today. Piston and Pints is cancelled! And the sun is out right now. Oh well…

Interesting. I’ve not seen any water issues on the Vespa. It’s been drenched many times during day long rides along with snow and salt and mud. Maybe it doesn’t have all the moving parts that a motorcycle has. Never considered them to be vulnerable like that. Thanks for the heads up.

That unflappable attitude is a requirement for purchase of a Roadcrafter suit isn’t it? They don’t sell them to whining babies like me…