DAY 0 - Brian opened up his restaurant B Nutritious and generously offered discounted breakfast items for those participating in our local NSX caravan, but his Fountain Valley location is a bit out of my way. Rather than wake up extra early, I decide to meet the group at their first pit stop at the Cajon Pass. When I realize that Porto's Downey restaurant is en route, how could I resist?

The nice thing about coming early on a weekday is that this location is not too crowded. I learned this when I had to serve Jury Duty at the Downey Courthouse.

I am totally addicted to Porto's Guava Smoothies...I must get one every time I come here. Along those lines, I also enjoyed a potato ball (not pictured).

Today I try a Medianoche...a sweeter take on the Cubano. Very satisfying.

Normally when our group gets together, Patty (Kyras) bakes brownies to share with the group, but, since she is not coming...

...I figure someone else needs to bring treats. In case I get stuck in traffic, I should post this to the Facebook group to guarantee the caravan does not leave without me!

I debated whether or not I should dare parking in Porto's garage...the roof is a lot less crazy, but I like to keep my NSX out of the sun whenever possible (especially since she'll soon be crossing the desert).

On my way to meet up with the group

Thanks to some weird issues I am having with Google Nav, I am the last to arrive at the Cajon Pass pit stop...and I guess everyone is eager to hit the road (it is a good thing I brought the guava strudels). Technically I am not late. The plan has always been to leave here by 1:15pm...which is not for another 15 minutes!

Alan's "Rare NSX"...only 34K miles

Don's LED tail lights

From right to left: LaMar's black NSX (Black Racer X), Mario's evolving yellow NSX race car (mcano)...wait, it's time to roll?

Heading northeast on Interstate 15

Passing a tanker truck

Brian of B Nutritious

Brian of B Nutritious

15 miles from Barstow

15 miles from Barstow

Hitting traffic as we near Barstow

Passing through Barstow

Moon Over The Rare NSX

BTW, the Nissan Titan and that fully loaded Volkswagen Jetta have been annoying our group with some wreckless driving

Especially the Titan...who has used the slow vehicle lane and even the shoulder for passing rigs