Wickenburg to Salome

This was a really fun ride. Totally flat. Almost too flat, actually. Straight, flat road, with little to no scenery, for 55 miles. I listened to music while riding for the first time today. I can't believe I had waited so long. I had a blast! I pulled into Salome as the sun was setting behind a few peaks on the horizon. I was listening to some of my favorite stuff, the colors in the sky were incredible, I was completely elated, stoked on life, where I was and what I was doing... I couldn't hold it back, hate to say it, I cried. Out of complete joy, of course. I immediately began to laugh out loud at myself, while crying, which only made me laugh harder. Crazy fun. I'm staying at Shefflers Motel tonight, in Salome. Pink neon everywhere. I went across the street for food and ended up hitting the bar. Shared a beer and a shot with a cool fellow who ended up giving me a token for a free domestic beer, which I gave to the (very grateful) waiter. Payin' it forward. I'm in the hotel now, checking maps and watching that movie with Bernie Mac and Ashton Kutcher. Awful.

Sadly, for you, I didn't stop to take any pictures on the ride today. Fortunately I have some pictures of the gnarly plant life in Wickenburg, shots of my SuperBad SunBurns and a free appetizer from La Ranchero, that includes TWO salsas AND beans. Why doesn't every Mexican Restaurant do that!?