We awoke at 3:00 am this morning while it was still nice and cool (mid 80's) and dark (except for the full moon). Riding a bit off-route, we headed out of El Centro on Old Highway 111 North. Then we turned east on 78 towards the amazing Glamis sand dunes.
Breathing deeply, we enjoyed the scent of cow manure filling the morning air. It was a joy to be riding in "cool" temperatures followed by the gentle moon. We made great time hitting the flats east of town with mostly smooth roads and decent shoulders.
Finding a place to commune with Mother Nature while in the desert is a real challenge. The boys had it easy (as usual when it comes to these things). But I was a little more challenged to find a spot that would allow me a small bit of privacy for a potty break.
Riding along we noticed a patch of old, untrimmed palms next to a home. The trees erupted with white cranes as we passed. It was beautiful. The yard was full of domesticated rabbits content to run to and fro in the dusty earth. There were also chickens and some very noisy roosters.
Another potty break found us in the Orleander bushes next to a corral holding a bull. The irrigation ditches also provided relief for those with outside plumbing.
We ended the day about 7 miles past Glamis. Hot, sweaty, but not as miserable. We'd found a solution to the brutal heat!
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