March 10 Weds. Blythe, CA- Salome AZ 63.6 miles
one state down 7 to go !!!!! crossed the Colorado river this morning just outside of Blythe. About 30 miles of Interstate 10 but not bad - very wide shoulders, dry pavement a lot of highway debris so had to be watchful but lovely long uphills and lovely long downhills. A few road debris flats with the group. Perfect biking day -warm when cycling, cold when standing around. Sun, big clouds, beautiful shadows on the mountains. Thank you Barney and Sheri for commemorating our state crossing! First sighting of the California golden poppy- in Arizona plus saguaros. A group stop at Sweet Darlene’s Bakery in Quartzite and a late lunch at the Hope Cafe. Riding through the land of vacation RV Resorts and ATV riders. Shelley’s quote of the day, “People need to be aware of how much we eat” Ended our 63 mile day at Shefflers hotel in Salome- our own little Bates Motel. Patti and I had single rooms but decided to bunk together just in case Norman Bates and his mother came along! Plastic under the sheets on the beds- for the bedwetters in the crowd?- Celebrated our state crossing with tasty margaritas ala Linda and Carol- apparently a WT tradition- what a good idea!!
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