Flying Scotswoman on the Trail to Palo Verde.

67 miles.  Up and away by 6.45am to escape the heat of the day. Nice warm night and slept well. Seem to sleep in two hour cycles. On leaving Brawley, Robert C nearly got wiped out by a truck. We were turning left and he pulled out in front of it. I went to follow but saw the truck. The driver sounded his horn, these American horns are loud and we all got a fright. Decided to go at my own pace today and felt much better for it. Was at camp by 1.30pm. It is baking hot if you go too slowly. Cycled on my own for a good part and loved the freedom. Drinking lots of water, Dave made two water stops to top us up. My grandchildren would have loved it today as we passes miles and miles of huge sand dunes at Glamis with buggies for children,adults and families. We also went through the Chocolate Mountains which looked like big chunks of choc. Long straight road with desert on each side. Good tailwind so I was in top gears and romping along at 22mph. Passed ' 3 Slashes Road' so to much amusement I explained what it meant back home. We are all beginning to gel and get to know each other better. Great crowd.Hot shower but camp site not up to much. If you go on u tube and type in 'sdcheapshot' then click 'profile' then click 'more videos' you should see film of us leaving San Diego. It was taken by one of Dee's cycling friends. Love, love, loving it.......... Keep the comments coming.

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