We are in the high plains area at an altitude in the range of 4,000 to 4,500 feet. The landscape varies from desert to range land to beautiful irrigated crops. It is so open out here that you can see forever and there was hardly a tree in the first half of the ride. There have been a few oil wells sprinkled into the landscape also. We passed several cattle feedlots of unbelieveable size and odor. I and Case had one experience today that I hope is not repeated. We had a cattle livestock truck approach us in the oncoming passing lane and as it whoosed by, I felt a mist of what I thought was water. It was liquid, but not water, and the bad part was that the end of the day showers were still many miles down the road.
Today was close to 90 miles again and the temp reached 89. The winds were not a problem until the last 30 miles or so. It was then a headwind that made the last portion seem long. The state highway was great today, smooth with a wide shoulder. I arrived in camp at about 2:00 and did a mid-morning stop at Mom’s Café for a cinnamon roll with Case Van Maastrich (sp?) from the Midland MI area. He and I have been riding together off and on the past days.
Julie arrived early in camp and we rode over to the Wray’s Aquatic Center for a welcome swim and water slide. What a welcome time. The pool will be open tonight for our group again and we are having a pool party!
Tomorrow, I am back on sweep team when I arrive in camp and will need to help set up for supper. The high temp for tomorrow is forecasted to be 104, so I plan to get up extra early to beat some of the heat.
Love to all, P & J.
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Just checking in on your progress once again. It is truly amazing what you are accomplishing. As I read your blog each day, I'm just amazed at the height of some of these "hills" you're climbing. You are proving to be quite a venturesome fellow. You'll have quite the stories to tell when you return home, I'm sure. Thanks for keeping us updated on your progress and just remember there are lots of people praying for you and Julie and your safety, which at times sounds pretty dangerous. Keep us posted on your progress.
God Bless you both?
Nels and Ruth
Hi, Pete and Julie,
I'm so glad you are through the mountains and on your way into Nebraska. You certainly have a lot of hot weather. Our weaather is getting warmer,too--in the 80's.
One more week and I'll be on my way to WI where we will see you again. God is good!
Love,
Mom
Hi Mom and Dad. . . Sounds like it is really hot there. And Dad, all I have to say about the cattle truck wooshing by you is EEEwwwww! We are praying for you every day and following your progress in the devotional. We love you both and are so proud of you! Love, Megs
You've conquered the mountains!! Wow!! That's awesome! Now, the next challenge is all the flatlands thru the mid-section of the US! We are having totally enjoying keeping up with your progress thru this blog - thanks for taking the time to update so often. You guys are awesome and having such an adventure. We can't wait to hear more about it when you are back home again!
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