That loop is impressive. I think it goes for 120 miles or so.

Such moody lighting!

Huh? Maybe to protect themselves from dangerous touring cyclists?

Funny. Didn’t occur to me.

Nice to go out in a blaze of glory.

I can sure recommend it. We would definitely like to come down here again, maybe for a longer stay. As another rider I was chatting with said, you come down here in the winter one or two times and pretty soon you’re looking at property.

As far as my knowledge goes, these things die right after they send up the tall blossom. So, the "colorful yucca" is actually a dead or dying yucca.

And the deep black shadows the lobes cast give just enough negative space to set off the others that are catching the light. I can see why it is a favorite subject.

"Tombstone Cemetery!" Sure sounds redundant.

It's too bad it's so touristy but kind of cool that the town remains with wooden sidewalks and dirt streets.

I hate you and your saddle.

The more I hear about this area, Tuscon and the surrounding region, the more I'm convinced I need to get out there some winter for some riding.
Bob

They reel in your loyalty at age two with a high quality trike .. the kind the Grumbys might mount on the high wall.

And then in the befuddlement of your twilight years, they remind you about that cool trike and then convince you that for your final ride, what you really need is your own custom-built hearse.

OR .. they could convince your 20-something self that the hearse is really the best camping/road trip/bike tour assist vehicle you could buy.

Either way, it's a brilliant businesses plan!

I like it a lot. It’s very comfortable. And no, it didn’t break I quickly, and in fact hasn’t broken in at all. It was perfect on day one.

I understand the feeling. I’m always wanting to be somewhere else too. Right now I’m feeling homesick for Portland’s rains.