Tough and proud.

 


Today's ride did not disappoint but it didn't exactly live up to the promise of easy. I'd been told that Utah people were fit and tough, in fact, I have sort of secretly internalized the tough part as a mantra for this trip. So, I'm not complaining, but I'll just say the rides and climate here, when mixed together, are no joke. And, the wind is usually in your face.

Our route took us out of Moab toward the east. We started out when it was maybe 38 degrees, which is a cold PR for us both. But, wow, the sun was generous, the route and scenery was first-rate and reminded us of every western movie we've seen.


Lunch was amazing and efficiently served so it was an A-plus day any way you look at it. I was able to take more photos today because I remembered how to squeeze the sides of my phone to take a photo. It was still clumsy with two gloves on each hand. But, things warmed up by the time we had our delicious lunch at the Red Cliffs. And Fred took some of these photos, including the panorama where I'm stretching out my back.











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