Hi there, I have just had a 4 day rest in the favourite town of Christine and mine, Kanab, Utah where the waitresses in the diner hang up their holsters when coming on duty đŸ˜‰
I already mentioned that this is also known as ‘Little Hollywood’ and was the crew the base for many of the most famous westerns.
Well it continues to draw film crews. I had a beer with a Brit from a film crew who were there to film Bear Grylls. True to his SAS and expert survivor credentials, Bear was off in the hot and remote Utah desert – whilst his crew were camping out in a motel in town.
The motel was filled – with bikers and the little Breva looked, well, little.
As you look at the photos that follow, you will get an idea of just how remote this area, Grand Staircase Escalante is. The Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument is a vast landscape, one-hundred by two-hundred miles, almost two million acres of plateaus, mesas, buttes, slot canyons – all in a primitive setting and named with descriptions that reflect the difficulties of the terrain, like Death Hollow and Hell’s Backbone Road; it is governed by the BLM (Bureau of Land Management). For more information on this fantastic area of geological interest, take a look here
Apart from the fantastic scenery, I did have a couple of encounters with heifers jumping into the road, then stopping for a good look around.
It was only 178 miles to my next destination, Torry (our other favourite town). Stopping to take photos meant it was early evening before I got to Torrey. I filled up at the gas station bought a coffee and phoned Christine to let her know I was here. Next job was to find a motel. There are lots here to choose from, but, because the town is on the edge of Capital Reef National Park, they can be a little expensive. So I made my way to the furthest edge of town and booked two nights in the Boulder View Motel where he have stayed on previous visits. $68 is not bad for such a popular town.
OK, it was a bit dark – but you get the picture
Above – an actual gun holster of Roy Rogers
On The Road Again: Touring The USA On A Moto Guzzi Breva 
Nice post. I have a couple of questions about your Breva. I have the same MG and was wondering:
1. Is that an aftermarket seat? If so, is it comfortable and who makes it?
2. How often are you topping up your oil?
3. Do you have the oil sump extender installed?
Good decision on the Mac Air you will not regret it! Ride safe!
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WHEN I FOUND OUT HOW MUCH OIL I HAD LOST, I STARTED CHECKING 3 TIMES A DAY, BUT OBVIOUSLY, NOT DOING 1600 MILES IN ONE HIT, HELPS TOO
SO, FACED WITH JUST 300 – 400 MILES, I CHECK IN THE MORNING, THEN AGAIN ON ARRIVING. I AM ADDING ABOUT 60 – 120 MILES EVERY OTHER DAY.
AGAIN, THE HOTTER THE DAY, THE MORE OIL I LOSE, BUT IT IS NOTHING DRASTIC
OBVIOUSLY, THE FIRST TIME WAS A SHOCK, AND I STILL HAVE NO IDEA WHY THE OTHERWISE PERFECTLY FUNCTIONING OIL LAMP DIDN’T EVEN FLICKER
NO, I HAVE NOT BOTHERED WITH THE SUMP EXTENDER, BUT I CHECK BEFORE EVERY RIDE, AND ALSO, IF I WILL BE DOING ANYTHING MORE THAN THE MENTIONED MILES, THEN I WILL CHECK, AT EACH FILL UP.
Looking forward to the Mac and thank you for the comments foxwhite
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Sorry we didn’t reply at the time foxwhite1 – we must have missed this comment and Jan found it while re-reading the blog.
No, the seat is the original. On our first trip, we took a thick sheepskin, which worked fine (unless it rained and then is was a soggy and shaggy sheepskin). But, by the end of the trip, it had about had it.
We do have gel pads though. Butt Buffer make them. They have done us well for around 5 years and still work. Well worth the money. http://www.buttbuffer.com
Wishing you a very happy Christmas and a safe and happy new year.
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