I like the looks of that.

Thanks, and Happy Anniversary you and Rachael!

Of course there are still tours in your future. Happy Anniversary!

Thanks Bill, watch for the post of our wildflower hike in Hailey....

Blue flower is beardtongue.
https://oregonflora.org/taxa/index.php?taxon=7088

Yellow flower might be arrowleaf balsamroot.
https://ucjeps.berkeley.edu/eflora/eflora_display.php?tid=1643

Phlox... This species has about a dozen common names like mountain phlox, rocky mountain phlox, flowery phlox, wild sweet William and on and on!

https://calphotos.berkeley.edu/cgi/img_query?query_src=photos_index&rel-taxon=begins+with&where-taxon=Phlox+multiflora

I'm glad you made the decision before things got worse. Heat is a bitch, as are headwinds and electrolyte imbalances. I look forward to seeing what you decide to do. You guys are rock stars.

Well deserved.

Looks exactly like a touring cyclist's room!

I read Trevan's journal. Too bad a out his trip ending but it could always be worse.

Safe riding!

Your tour seemed really tough, I'm glad you are recognizing that you can tour anyplace you want (and you HAVE!) and have nothing to prove to anybody else (you've already gone above and beyond and all over). Heat kills, and we have found we definitely have far less tolerance for it as we've aged. Way to be safe, way to make a positive choice (whatever that ends up being), and way to set a great example on how to lose a gritty inflexibility that rarely benefits anybody and is not fun.

I’m far behind on journals but I wanted to say that you both are amazing and have been amazing places on your bikes! But, you have a very good point about being close to home and wanting to continue enjoying bicycle touring. We’ve never been as as strong and adventurous as you but I’ve really enjoyed slowing down and staying places longer and most of all going where the weather is not to hot or cold. But we know we are incredibly lucky! Take care of yourselves, we want to meet you sometime!

Rachel I’m sorry it’s so hot and you’re suffering so much!! I could never do what you’re doing! Be careful!

Thanks for the heads up!

Whatever you decide, best of luck to you. You already know how my mini-tour ended. It was the right choice for me. I know you'll choose what's right for you.