While touring about La Rioja, I spotted this capable canine keeping an eye on the vineyard:
Was a friendly dog. He patrolled the rows of grapes a while then retreated to the shade of the nearby bodega for a nap. Good to know there’s someone looking after the coming harvest.
La Rioja, like much of Spain, features some marvelous views. A broad valley of fields and vineyards, it is dotted by some hills from which you can see for miles.
There are mountains on either side. When the weather rolls in, you can see the clouds folding over the top and spilling downward.
This is a place to linger, to check out the local scene, enjoy the food and wine. Take your time.
Here’s another video from a day on the Delaware River. This time, we pass under the Ben Franklin Bridge in glorious black and white. Stay with the video all the way to the end to see the subway train crossing.
That’s a handsome bridge, especially from that angle. I have another one coming in which we’ll pass under the Walt Whitman. Stay tuned.
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Rokon
Check out this vintage Rokon from 1971, lovingly restored by a friend of mine.
Before there were all many of all terrain vehicles, there was the Rokon, which features an amazing design. Both the front and rear wheel are drive wheels thanks to a gear box located under the seat and a driveshaft that runs forward.
The Rokon is a rugged machine designed for rough use. The wheels are hollow and you can use them to store fuel.
While innovative, the design is fairly simple as you can see in the close-ups above and below.
It’s an impressive unit given when it was first available. Some stunning examples still in use.
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on May 22, 2017 at 11:33 pm Leave a CommentTags: all terrain vehicle, ATV, hunting, mechanic, motorcycle, photos, restoration, Rokon, sports, Trail Breaker