Today was another challenging ride through the mountains and terrain of Arizona. The riders rode many, many miles through the cold and wind, stopping several times along the way to nourish themselves with snacks and water. They particularly had to be careful of the large amounts of broken glass that seemed to be everywhere along the road shoulders. Fortunately, no flat tires or other mishaps happened as a result. In the background of every turn we took, however, were the majestic mountains and rock formations that make Arizona the beautiful state it is. We passed miles of Native American reservations with huge cotton fields that made the ground appear as if it had just snowed.
I kept about a five mile distance in the van from the riders, keeping a close watch on them as they road this long stretch of highway. At times, I was able to stay right behind them, which made me feel much more comfortable knowing they were safe from lots of speeding traffic on this two lane highway. The shoulder of the road in most places was wide enough that I could actually drive right behind them, something I know won't always be the case.
At long last, we got to Thatcher, AZ, a small community, where we are staying two nights. Yay, a great hotel/motel....comfort plus, so we will be able to rest comfortably until we head off to Lordsburg, New Mexico, on Tuesday.
By 3:00, we were all famished, so off we went to lunch after checking in. Tomorrow, we get to sleep later in the morning, and we're all happy about that! The only thing we have scheduled tomorrow is a pot luck supper at the Baptist Church in Safford, at 6 PM, which we're looking forward to. The Mayor has been invited as well as other town officials, so it should prove to be a wonderful eve of meet and greet.
From all of us here in Safford, Arizona, we send our love and best wishes to you all!!! Lois
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