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Day: 58
Destination: Home, via the Golden Gate Bridge, and the Buena Vista
Route: Highway 1, then Highway 101
Miles Ridden: 228     Total Miles: 12,954

Points of Interest:

• Stewart's Point
• Northern SF Bay
• Golden Gate Bridge
• Home with our loved ones and friends

We knew we had quite a ride ahead of us today. It was tempting to stay on Highway 101, and be home in four hours. But we had a goal in the beginning, and that goal was to ride, to the extent possible, the perimeter of the entire United States. That meant, of course, small, two lane roads most of the time, since major highways rarely have been built on the perimeter of the US.
 
Tempting as it was, we stayed on the roads closest to the Pacific Ocean, which meant Highway 1. Another day of rolling hills and twisties, over 100 miles of them, meant the ride would be pleasant but slow. We estimated we would be home by 3:00 p.m., leaving at 8:00 a.m. It became evident we would have to skip lunch if we were going to be close, and we just kept moving. Most of Highway 1 at this location is a very narrow road, with few cars, but well worth taking. For us, it ended near Sausalito where it merged with Highway 101. We went a few miles, and exited just before the Golden Gate Bridge. We climbed the hill, and found a scenic point just above the Golden Gate. We had begun the trip on the south side of the bridge, and it was only fitting we would "close the loop" on the north side. We took the time to talk to many visitors to California, who were there to photograph the bridge from that vantage point. We took our photos, and then crossed the bridge into San Francisco. We stopped by the Buena Vista, a bar famous for creating the Irish Coffee, and then headed home.
 

 
When we arrived in Danville, we were greeted by many of our friends and family who were there to congratulate us for completing our journey. It was great to see them, to be home, and great to have those hugs and kisses from our wives. Journey's end. One of our dreams had come true!