Hard to believe there is civilization way up here? Interesting. Even somewhat sparsely populated, I can see why the Indians chose this area to live. Well 45 miles until the next hair raising set of mountains, hope we have the energy for them. How long does this Highway 64 go for again, we stop at yet another cross roads to look at the map. One hell of a long way is the answer, which comes to mind.

We finally reach the ominous canyon road area and more of this for the next 35 miles and then some more breathtaking beauty and breath-taking hill climbs too. We are not quite half-way on the day and it is already well into the afternoon so we better get a move on. We try to pick up the pace, this lasts about 10-miles and we are beat to hell. More highway intersections, one leads to a lake and yet we are not going anywhere near it, but occasionally we can see it in the distance. The map says it is; Lake Heron, yah a smaller version, that’s nice, I am thirsty. Only 50 more miles, but my legs are history and I pray for just one more downhill to rejuvenate myself, luckily rumor has it that there are two more moderate ones and one good downgrade, bad news there are three inclines two and they add up to 3,000 feet. And you thought you could handle this? This truly is what separates the men from the boys and We Will Not Quit!