3000 miles, 71 days
Canada to Mexico to Utah by bicycle
"inconceivable!"

Monday, June 2, 2008

Phoenix, AZ

It was a quick trip across the mountains and the desert, but a truly amazing journey. The miles seemed to fly by as we left the coast and the ocean behind us. It was intense to watch the changing landscape as we crossed through dunes and desert. The riding was more intense, with an urgency to it, but I enjoyed every moment. It finally feels as if I've thawed out from the beginning of my trip! I can hardly believe that I've ridden from Canada to Phoenix on a bicycle. It just sounds too absurd and impossible, nevertheless I am biking on up through the Grand Canyon. I thought I could never tire of the ocean, but I was quite happy after almost 2000 miles of it to ride through desert. Now I'm looking forward to more of the desert and the legendary wonder of the big rocks. There have been many surprises along the way, and big challenges too, but time and time again, grace has abounded and proven abundantly sufficient. Lots of "firsts" on this leg of the journey: first visit to a Native American Indian reservation and casino, first night under the stars without a rainfly, first true flat tire, first broken spoke, first time to drink champagne out of a yogurt cup, first hot tub visit, first time to ride through a dust devil, first wheat field fire, and first stay at a place called "Jackson's Hide-a-way Adult RV Park"! There were many more, but you'll have to read the daily chronicle for those! Upwards and onwards we pedal.

3 comments:

Anonymous said...

I am glad to learn that you are making great progress and enjoying such amazing beauty!!!!! - - Ken - -

mickcarter007 said...

Enjoy the Southwest while you can. It's hot. Bad drivers. But it is a beautiful area. Geologic formations. Sunrises/sunsets. If you see a rainstorm in the distance, stop and watch it. Just don't get caught in it.

-Mick

Anonymous said...

Sounds amazing! I can't wait to talk to you!

Love,
Laura :)

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