We arrived yesterday in two separate flights: Rick and Kakie and Andras and Ottilia first (they had the same connection flight) and Erik and Jill, and Ellen and I (we carpooled to the airport and came in the same direct flight), about one hour behind. There was quite a bit of work on the cars before we managed to leave the storage space: Rick's tent and mine had to be reinstalled, the packing in the car reorganized, and water containers filled, to name a few tasks.
We drove around town for an hour or so, got gas, had lunch at a Burger King, and bought some last minute items at a very large Wal-Mart. After that we kept driving west, and after an hour or so (already near dusk at this point), we finally hit the gravel. This wasn't off-roading yet, but it was enjoyable. We drove for about two or three hours on gravel roads, deserted but for our four vehicles, and it was completely dark early into the driving. We stopped a bit on the road to "take the night in", as Rick put it through the radio. What a pleasant night; mild temperature, dry, fresh wind blowing. After chatting for a few minutes, we were back in the trucks and heading to Yuma as originally planned, and to a hotel bed. We arrived at the hotel around 2130 hrs local time.
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Glad to hear all is well! I wish I was there with you guys. Great writing so far ;)
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