From Grand Canyon through the Mojave Desert to Home
May 11th, 2012 | 
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Sadly on Wednesday we started our ride home. Jim likes to get an early start and we were on the road before eight. This was our coldest morning and I felt like the Pillsbury Doughboy with all the layers. But I stayed nice and warm as we slowly dropped in elevation. The scenery was nice but I had been spoiled by the ride from Zion. Our route included a four hour stretch on old Route 66. That was fun. We had some five hundred miles to make it home and Jim left it up to me if I thought I could do it in one day. When were at about the halfway point, it just seemed to early to call it quits and I was feeling good so we pushed on. The last hours were through the Mojave. It was hot and it was actually better to wear a long sleeve top to keep those unrelenting rays off your skin. Drink drink drink. Saw two old lava flows which were interesting. So much emptiness could have fit several (50!) Rhode Islands in all that empty space
As we got to the coast it was time for more layers as it cooled off. We arrived home just after seven. I did it – 500+ miles!
How can I ever thank Jim for such a fantastic trip. It was more than I imagined. So much fun to be on the back of the bike with each day filled with spectacular scenery and new experiences. I hope you all have such a wonderful brother.
Posted in 2012-05-04 Desert Loop
Wow…that is all I can say -your post says it all – family, love, friendship, travel, wonder and a lust for life…in the end, for me, it is as simple as that…and, once again, I will second the notion that you have a wonderful brother and so great that your trip was “more than you could imagine”…that is the essence of an experience – not just a trip – and doing it with your bro – it doesn’t get any better – Congrats to the both of you!
Thanks Bro – it was a great time. Thanks for following and the comment postings.
I have a few observations for you on this trip – maybe more time exploring Zion?
It’s been great having you along on the adventure, Dave. Thanks for all your comments. I’ve really enjoyed them
Joyce said ” I hope you all have such a wonderful brother.” I DO!!
I can’t top what Dave wrote.
Thanks for sharing your trip. When do I get to go??
XOXOXO
Nanass, I made sure Trap finished posting even though we were already home. You know how many times he has left us hanging on this blog with his other trips. It felt like you were here with us