Day 17, Thurs 9/24, Glendale to Kanab: Only 26 Miles and Drop Dead Gorgeous

After a lovely nights sleep under the apple trees, we arose late...8am. We only had 26 miles to go so packed up camp leisurely and didn't get on the road until 9:30. We had a fairly long climb between the pretty valley and town of Mt Carmel and Mt Carmel Junction. Bill spent his morning in Mt Carmel Junction at a very nice golf course. The climb was 4 miles, but with our now-seasoned muscles we rode like pros! It is getting easier, thank goodness, only took two weeks for us to feel it.


We enjoyed beautiful red rock formations, some reflected in small ponds. We had our first sighting of a very large tarantula , and wished it "good luck" crossing the highway. The newly asphalted road under Kit's tire tossed a chunk near Martha's eye, resulting with a red and swollen cheek the next morning, but a minor problem. A lesson to be learned: ride well away from your partner in those conditions.

We passed Best Friends Animal Sanctuary where Kit planned to tour in the morning on our day off, Martha having already been there, and Bill wanting to head elsewhere to paint.



Arriving at Kanab around noon, we headed for a cafe for food and espresso, then found the Hitch 'n Post campground where we ordered up a cabin for the married folks, and a tentsite for Martha. We had a leisurely afternoon with chores and rests. We dined at the Rocking V, a wonderful eclectic restaurant enjoying a bottle of Pinot Grigio and even dessert. The best Key Lime Pie, homemade, that won awards from Florida judges.


With a rest day tomorrow, we felt like we were on vacation.