Epilogue

What I expected vs What actually was

Locking up my bike at every store/restaurant

Bike issues: Flat tires, broken chain

Thieves and swindlers in Tijuana

Allergy issues (congestion, stomach aches)

Diet issues

Constant muscle soreness

Sick of silence/riding

Relatively flat and easy

More water due to heat

More free time to read

Problems finding things in my bags

Crazy appetite unexpected

More rain!

Cold shower at least once

What I'd do differently 

Mandatory and highly recommended list

Two 20+oz water bottles M

Sunglasses R

Flip flops for showers/relaxation R

Chamois butter R

What surprised me most (silence isn't boring, appreciation for water/electricity, go with the flow, body abilities)

Favorite scenery

Favorite night/food

Toughest part (physical, mental)

Most fun part