Wow, what a ride today, every bit as tough as we expected, even tho the first forty miles were pretty easy, half on the frontage road next to I-10, half on the freeway itself.
Truly desolate territory all day. Only two exits along the highway. One had nothing but a truck stop, the other nothing but a gas station.
We left shortly after daybreak because the forecast predicted--correctly--highs in the 80's, a big crosswind and lots more sunshine. We left the freeway at Kent to try the other highway, route 118 to Fort Davis, 52 miles with no water or food stops for the first 40
I remember that stretch - you're right, it's pretty desolate! And the hills from Kent to Fort Davis are rough. If you've made it past those, I think the hardest parts of the trip are behind you.
ReplyDeleteI hope the Grand Canyon was great! Cheryl, I hope all's well in Michigan. Sorry you can't stay with Kathy and Doug the whole way. Maybe you'll just have to do the rest of the trip some day?