Day 15 of riding-just one more day to go! At last a fairly easy ride through wonderful scenic country. A little over 60 miles & 5 hours on the road with just over 4 hours of riding. So I really was able to move at a good speed. About a 7 mile climb out of Prescott through the lodge pole forests that are so common in the high country of Arizona. I was happy to do the climbing as I knew I had 2,300 feet of climbing to do so rather get it over with early in the ride. The climbing was never much of a problem & the downhills were a blast with nearly 4,00 feet of descent. After the last climb it was great to know that it was the last of the trip. Tomorrow to Phoenix & it is a slow drop into the valley from Wickenburg where we are tonight at 2,200 feet to Phoenix at about 1,000 feet.
There were some lovely ranches & the way they were watering the pastures for the horses & cattle it is clear that there is no shortage of water. Apparently there is a large aquafer in these parts so water is plentyful. We stopped often to take pictures (which hopefully we will figure out how to get them onto this blog).
As we were in by 1:30pm we found a beautiful golf course at a resort called Los Caballeros near Wickenburg & managed to play 18 holes before dark. Hazel played well & broke 100 & thought this was one of the most beautiful courses she has ever played on. It was very lush & they said that they have plenty of water from the aquifer.
Then to Country Kitchen for dinner. They have a senior menu but i had to order 2 courses of meatballs & spagetti before I was satisfied!
So 950 miles done with about 50 more to go. I have directions to my cousin Phillip Melmed's home in Scottdale where we will stay for 3 nights & spend time with him & my cousins Dvora & Steve. Perhaps one more round of golf & then we drive back to Denver by the shortest route. Can't believe it is just about over. Will summarize my thoughts & feelings after tomorrows ride.
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