“These are days you’ll remember
Never before and never since, I promise
Will the whole world be warm as this
And as you feel it, you’ll know it’s true” - 10,000 Maniacs
The words are a bit out of context, but they fit the vibe for the final restart. Kelly and I have spent the last two days driving the van down to Arizona. When I stopped riding a couple weeks ago, the forecast for this area was in the high 80’s and it looked like I might be able to escape the summer heat in the Southwest. We made a stop in Zion National Park today on the way down and did a little hike to break up the drive and check another Park off the list. It was a toasty 104 when we were hiking. We’re in Page, Arizona tonight where the current temp at 9:30 is a mere 88. It should cool to the high 70’s by daybreak. Yikes. I’ve whined about a lot of different things during the course of this ride. I don’t recall the extreme heat warnings being one of them. Now, hopefully the list is complete. I brought 2 bikes so if I encounter any issues, I can just go to Plan B.
There will be 3 days of riding in the heat down here, a day with the family in Los Gatos, CA where my nephew said it was 117 today, then a drive to Klamath Falls and the final 3 days of riding.
A house on wheels. Bikes underneath the bed. Much more room without the hound.
Checkerboard Mesa, Zion NP
Riverside Trail (the Virgin River), Zion NP
It's great to see you are back out on the road! I really enjoy reading your posts over coffee in the morning.
That bed looks more comfortable than most hotel beds!