They left Yuma, AZ around 8:00 this morning to head back north! They are planning to ride to Phoenix, Flagstaff, St. George, Boise, Lewiston. When Ken called around 8:40 a.m., it was already 96 degrees F and Yuma was forecast to have 108 today. They are glad to be leaving.
12:20 Ken called - of course, I was away from my desk, but wanted to update everyone that it was 106 degrees F and they are on the north side of Phoenix heading for Flagstaff. I hope it cools down for them as they climb up into the mountains! I will add entries as I can and we'll upload any photos after he gets home (he's hoping at least by Friday).
8:00 p.m. Ken & Father Caleb have stopped for the night in St. George, UT. They rode the north ridge of the Grand Canyon and while they ran into a bit of weather, they had a little bit cooler day at least while in the mountains. It is only 86 degrees F currently in St. George so hopefully it will cool down even more this evening. Not sure if I'll get any photos tonight but we'll get more posted this weekend for sure.
Are they plotting their assault of the 24 hour barrier? Doing the Interstate through Utah adds over 100 miles, but Google maps calls the journey at 23 hours, 59 minutes ... one presumes at legal speed limits. Hmmmm. Food for thought! Save journey home, gents ... BTW, excellent films, Father!
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