We didn't have any internet connection last night and today we rode 79 miles, 65 of which were uphill. Don't worry, because the heat was easily in the 90's.  After riding for 7 hrs and 42 minutes today, which is pretty good for heat and pulling water and food weight uphill, we pulled into Blanding, Utah at around 7:45 pm.... So tonight i am sharing mainly pictures and sparing details. Tomorrow i will fill in the details with a Day 19, 20, and 21 all encompassing blog post. We have to get up early tomorrow and make it to dolores, CO in good time... One more 80 mile day and we get a much needed recovery day.
Yesterday we found ourselves back in the desert again in 98 degree heat. What lovely surprises everyday. We were luckily prepared with enough water as we had to make it to Hite, UT, where there would be no service stations for another 74 miles.
Hite had little for food and shelter, and by the time we got there, we weren't quite sure where the alleged campsite was, so we kind of ended up sleeping near/on someone's lawn... It looked like an RV hookup. We set up camp there, nonetheless, and it seemed as though 630 came around too fast. We were pretty much out of food and the convenient store want very "convenient" so we had to improvise, which is scary when you have a full day of climbs and you know you are going to be starving.
It was a hard day today. We struggled mentally and physically. One thing I love about us is that we are so good at picking each other up. This journey has been a team effort in every possible way. I am fortunate to have shared this adventure with such an incredible person.
So without further ado, i just be off to sleep.... There will be details galore tomorrow (and maybe more than you are looking for ;) ....)Sweet dreams Utah... We leave you in the morning.
Photo 1-3: leading up to Hanksville (last service station for 50 miles (Hite))
Photo 4-7: our approach to Hite (Ntl Patk that includes Lake Powell)
Photo 8 and on: bam... All if a sudden lake powell appears
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