30 April. Hope, Arizona to Joshua Tree NP, California!!!!
Another very windy night in my tent, dawning on the third day when the wind hasn't dropped at all, day or night. Today's big decision was whether to run 50 miles to California border, or to try for the ton to an RV park in the Mojave desert. Nothing in between, and once I had set off I was committed. Forecast said strong wind NNE (cross wind or even just better) and so it proved....until the last 40 miles when it backed NW very strong. With temperatures just below 30, it was a very hard day and I completely ran out of gas. But: wheel held, LA now under 200 miles, and just another 50 mile unsupported stretch finally to cross desert. Forecast N/NW strong and very hot, so probably another 5.00 start. But a little time in hand.
Will try to keep ahead of schedule as I swing NW towards Palm Springs and on to LA. Contact made with Chuck so cold beer could be looking good for Sunday lunchtime!
Now sitting in completely deserted RV park, having had mah beans n' rice (for third consecutive evening). Early to bed.
Thanks for tips on preserving wheel. It is no worse, but really there aren't many options but to 'press on'.
Beans and rice for 3rd evening! I'm not surprised there's a warm hot wind from behind, you should coast into Santa Monica!
ReplyDeleteKeep those wheels turning. Rootin for ya!
M
200 miles...not much more than a Dunwich run..can do that with your eyes closed..by the way Chucks favourite meal ( least with Joe in the UK) is 16 lamb chops !! Will be watching BBC and CNN to see news of your arrival in LA..
ReplyDeleteEngland expects....Cheers John