Monday, December 28, 2009

My videos in California

1:Landed in San Francisco 20 Oct, 2009
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w_22vRnybC0

2:San Francisco refried cycles bike shop
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r21dErh0Gpg

3:Cycling on Golden Gate Bridge!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=acC6ppixvNQ

4:cycling across America!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a58VOxqEPd4

5:Saumel Park biker's campground
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MSwHPpwcBsk

6:Healdsburg Halloween!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MaOw2zB3plU

7:Bread factory, Santa Rosa
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZAO_Bj4yeD4
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bZfKxUcUmtY
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CP9WVSoRdkM

8:Mormon!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ErEpx7LZ42Q
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xw2CaYTl4vw

9:Mike's Bike shop in San Rafael
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pELteMU8Kz0
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3TtMJIOC56k
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6KMqeSi9Soc

10:China town in San Francisco
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bpy8y535xXk

11:Stanford
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bfMSz-wxHPE

12:PIGEON POINT-New Breton ST Beach
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5XQQUn4M5f0

13:New Briton ST Beach-Watsonvill
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ghBFxo6WMZU

14:Big Sur!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GywgKqWifjI
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kaT-8v61TFs
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EqgWvMNC6pk
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZzAT0g8n6ok
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AHTYaSf0H4c
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=akXPVz5SOoE
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WBeXuiTKZOo
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KkDPeZeX5Pk
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gqB5X_S_c_g
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7PjdFGrEZUg
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UfZDUK1p8S8
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pWLceNs-fhg
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=StdkhRNybMQ
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5G_pUB6ITIQ
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gzUVnkJ6b0U

15:Bike shop in Cambria, CA
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=clwbH9eKIRI
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RI7_IUR9Sy0

16:German artist who was friend of Jim Morrison
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6blv7YW84sA

17:Arroyo surfing,CA
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6rLp-ds9FAM

18:The road to Santa Barnara, CA
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_T0qdc6NVAc

19:Thanksgiving in Santa Barbara, California Hotel, CA
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pSd6jmdz5Xc
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8IHYt-O5tF8
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-WlPip_EBrk
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j1IX2UgDEuM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cy1exKVeVxs
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U0KqKgySlRM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YIihRtsDPJk
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KFPRVwGJKIY
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YN3JWNrer1o
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=syc3mTG4ra0
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TqfX0B-dpnE
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qkxeei7qtB4
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rzHEhU5Q2bM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UQZe9hwL1ps
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UJ4hUHCwvOI
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=20luB-zZ3lg

20:Out of AfghanIraq! Santa Barbara
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K2fm1IYc47A
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sjb3IF2vMlE
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bgWRo1jJC80

21:American train
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zvueP28f_20

22:Tennis?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_8h-qAm7N1M

23:Camp Pendleton, CA
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W__XCIaBBUI

24:Oceanside, CA
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PFjtNKbuZ70

25:Chinese students in San Diego
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bHQmrZnO3P8

26:stadio in El Cajon
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KAhJrMGeAm4
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cZQuq-eDWQs
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CcUtsZjO0yg
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kZuEjtB5GtU

27:Denateural alchol!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rENsIUsvgEQ
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1-WL9VmzI7o

28:Sea port village, San Diego, CA
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XpF2wNyapH8
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C129R9fgkok

29:American and Mexican border,San Diego, CA
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_RiYJC7k-BQ

30:Natasha's home SNAKE!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tQHipooHXnA

31:www.engrish.com!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sgkbEnxcQyQ
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z56URjS-aTk

32:Bonnie~~
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u1Q4EfrxnOc
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LtxYSpG-1zY
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QlfvHo9uqQg
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kdqN4Mc1wRc
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rbDKIm8TYTw
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FlT_aKgNmGg

33:Cut my hair by myself~~26 Dec, 2009, San Diego
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yw0kIojmvJY

34:cute tiny dog
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_wt9NMfDin0

Sunday, December 13, 2009

4 Dec 2009

4 Dec 2009
Sanclemente SBP - El Cajon 67.5 miles (108 km)
Left about 18 km, I got into the entrance of marine camp, a big gate. the guard asked for me to show my ID card, I said I do not have an ID card but I have a passport, I said to him I am from Beijing, China, etc. To my surprise he did not ask me anything and let me pass the camp! I do not know what feelings Americans have but for me it is a trustful feeling, after all China is the biggest enemy to America although we say now we are the biggest parteners in the world. I saved a lot of miles getting to San Diego!

In San Diego, exactly El Cajon I stayed at my friends Natasha and Philip's house who I met in Big Sur! sometimes you meet people one place and later you meet again and it is a really wonderful feeling!












































































































Oceanside













Oceanside













3 Dec 2009

3 Dec 2009
Bolsa Chica Beach SP - Sanclemente SBP 39.8 miles (63.8 km)
In the morning I went to Jack in the box and had breakfast, and I deleted all my data from my kilometer computer, how stupid! Afternoon I got into San Clemente State Beach Park, met two rangers, we talked a long time. One ranger named Marcus saw my cemetary photos in Paris, he told me Jim Morrison was buried there! I did not know that when I was in Paris. He said he and Jim's nephew are good friends. It is funny, my American trip has twice connected me with Jim...... the first time was in Cambria where Big Sur ended, that German old artist once was JIM's best friend. Tonight I did not put up my tent, because tomorrow I want to leave early, I must pass through the marin camp, if they do not let me pass, I have to choose the other longer way or get on the freeway. Tonight I slept at the toilet, it is not stinky but smells good, I do not know why.


































































2 Dec 2009 LA - Bolsa Chica Beach SP

2 Dec 2009
LA - Bolsa Chica Beach SP 54 miles (86.6 km)
I did not go to the downtown of L.A, people said there is too much traffic and not very safe. Followed Hwy 1 at night, got into Bolsa Chica Beach S.P, but the ranger said I can not camp there, but on the California map it shows there should be a campgound. Anyway I have no choice, today already rode 86 km, what can I do. Just found a dark place to hide myself, fortunately, nobody saw me tonight.

























































































1 Dec 2009 McGrath SP - L.A

1 Dec 2009
McGrath SP - L.A 61.2 miles (98 km)
The eariest day I started, at 6:50 am. Passed by an air force park, a lot of air craft and missles for show. In Malibu I got lost again, met a truck driver, he used his GPS directions for me, tonight I want to stay at a friend's home I met in Big Sur, but his phone never answers. He gave me his address, so I will try to go to his house. The driver said Malibu is a very rich town because a lot of Hollywood movie stars live here. But I can not stay here longer waiting for any movie stars. At the border of Santa Monica and L.A, I stoped to take a photo, two girls asked me where I am heading, I told them my friend's address. one girl named Ann, she and her husband also like cycling, but only small tours. They invited me to come back to their home to give a call to my friend I met in Big Sur. When I got to their house I gave my friend a call, but same as before no answer, then they said I could stay at their house one night! Ann's husband Maarten is Dutch, I think Dutch like riding their bikes the most. Ann's sister told me an amazing story, but now I am not sure if it is right or not, if it is right, it proves again: the world itself is so small. Ann's sister said about 2000 - 2001, she was in Guademala,and met a Japanese biker who was there to study in Spanish. Another idol of mine is a Japanese biker who rode a bike from Alaska to Agentina, then Europe, Afria, Asia,9 years total! I think when Ann's sister was in Guademala the Japanese biker was there at the same time, but now I am not so sure, when I go back to Beijing I must check his book I bought! If it is ture, it must be an another wonderful story!
How many states in America?










































































Where I met Ann and her sister




























































30 Nov 2009 Santa Barbara - McGrath SP

30 Nov 2009
Santa Barbara - McGrath SP 36 miles (57.6 km)
I should leave, although I do not want to leave. Today is very comfortable, the road was flat all the way, at night I got into McGrath State Park, nobody was there, the moon so bright, at night I can see everything by the moonlight.





















































































24 Nov - 29 2009 California Hotel!

Nov - 29 2009 California Hotel!
El Capitan SB - Santa Barbara 21.2 miles (34 km)
I stayed in Santa Barbara almost 1 week just because of the California hotel, same as the lyrics says: you can check out anytime, but you never leave!

I got in a hostel named tourist hostel, not so far from the beach. the staff are all backpackers! they love it here and got a job here so they could stay longer, but I can not get a job, because my visa is B2: tourist visa.

I can not get a job here, but I have another way to get money: sell my paintings. Santa Barbara is an art town, a lot of galleries and a big musuem, more amazing is that during this time, there is a Chinese ancient exibition: (NAME), the tomb is really famous in China, every Chinese knows it, we studied at school, but today it is here! I sold my paintings for 4 days, per day at least $ 50, one day I got $ 64! The hostel's staff said to me that I earned more than them per day. Of course I need to pay the dorm at hostel, so it means per day about $ 30 income, anyway it is not so bad.

At Thanksgiving night at hostel we held a party, a Dutch and German couple who just got married, they are both musicians, I really had a wonderul night with them and the staff and other guests from all over the world! I tried to play a Chinese song on the guitar, not so bad, everybody had good memories from Santa Barbara.
Snake!


















Chinese tomb


















Tourist Hostel



























Thanksgiving!













German and Dutch couple!













Apple to Apple


















Out of Afghaniraq





































Where I sell my paintings














































Who bought my paintings


















Who bought my paintings













Who bought my paintings




















































































Ciao!