So I spent that a little over two months working in the Kingdom of Bahrain. No quality mountain biking to be had there. You could make do, and I know some folks who have because they lived there, but not worth it for a visitor. Anyway, I got back and have been hitting up some of the local goods.
![Daley Ranch](https://i0.wp.com/www.mountainbikebill.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/wp-16042776169806825574729697477521.jpg?resize=576%2C1024)
![Santee](https://i0.wp.com/www.mountainbikebill.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/wp-1604277806742.jpg?resize=576%2C1024)
I can really say I have been in much of an exploring mood, just getting in some local dirt. After being away for that long, I kinda want to spend plenty of time with my wife. There is also a considerable amount of things that have to be taken care of as well.
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I did however manage to grow as scraggly looking beard while I was gone. I don’t know how much longer this thing is going to hang around