Day 68 – I Wish It Would Rain Down

08 Jul Day 68 – I Wish It Would Rain Down

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The thunderstorm rained a little bit today, but generally it stayed pretty warm. I really wanted it to rain hard, but preferably on one of my breaks. The good thing about getting wet out here is you dry very quickly after it stops

The 53

This morning I set out on the 53. This is a long road that finishes in Arizona. I should be crossing the state line tomorrow. This mountain road should take me down a couple of thousand feet, hopefully very slowly. It is really tough going down steep hills. The terrain is pretty amazing and the land is very fertile, far greener than I have seen for a couple of weeks. There is not much to report on this road as it is very quiet and not too much interaction with the drivers.

Fires

On the third leg today, as we entered the Zuni territory we met a man who was waiting to pick up a friend who was traveling back from the Santa Fe area. He was a firefighter. They have obviously been drafting them in from all over the state. There was some speculation that the fires were started by the fire dept to create more jobs. Two things, firstly, if they did it has got seriosuly out of hand and secondly, why would protectors of the state set fire to some of the oldest relics and the states history. Surely they would have found a dusty mound to set fire to. I personally don’t believe it but then I am not in the know of the New Mexico Fire depts.

42 Miles

Due to my extended route, for me to complete everything on time I have to complete a grueling 42 miles a day as well as some extra miles on my day off for surplus in case anything goes wrong in the heat over the next two weeks. It is tough but we will get there, one step at a time! I think with under 3 weeks to go now the finish line is in sight. I can’t wait to get to the end of that pier.

Jon Beeby
4 Comments
  • Thedudemoe
    Posted at 09:50h, 08 July

    Told you that you’d miss those Ohio rain storms!!
    Mom all sand I are et to fly but she’s still driving me nuts with accomodation decisions
    We’ll be there with the Santa Monica Police escort!!
    May ask them to take your wonderful Mom for a few days in the pokey! xx

  • rsgx
    Posted at 10:03h, 08 July

    Looks very desolate mate, but typically American as well (in a good way).

    How much further, about 700 miles?

  • Vickywilkins
    Posted at 12:05h, 08 July

    Thats right beebs – I step at a time. When you are walking as far as you are 22 miles will be nothing!! Cant believe that you are doing so well. Keep going!! xx

  • Thea
    Posted at 13:18h, 08 July

    can’t believe it’s only 3 weeks … last stretch Beebs then you can do you last blog post as “whoop whoop that’s da sound of da police” … still think it should be “nee naw nee naw dat’s da sound of da police!!!” dig deep .. xx