The Ride Thus Far

I would need a whole lotta words to describe the ride, but, here is a shot at keeping it short.

The loneliest hwy, hwy 50, is truly just that...great stretches of no traffic, very basic scenery, but good in a different kind of way. Great opportunity to let the mind go blank.

I have decided that I don't like freeways, the 2-lane country roads that wind their way through varying scenery and small towns is my kinda thing.

Asok, if you are reading this we should get up to Tahoe some time, nice roads there. Can't say it was fun after that and until I got to Zion.

Zion to Bryce is really nice, a long dark tunnel (no lighting) and the kind of sheer drops and twists and turns that get the excitement quotient up. Bryce to Torrey is amazing! Zion was at 103 F, Bryce around the 80's and on the way to Torrey, I actually saw snow by the side of the road. That was probably the most dramatic swing of weather I had seen in one 6 hour stretch...I guess I got pasteurized along the way :)

Torrey to Arches Nat'l Park, part 1 was nice, but the last stretch I would trade for hard labor (another 5 yrs at PP :) )...primarily due to the temp being really high...again got up to 103ish

Stay tuned, more on the ride soon...

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