DAYS 6, 7 AND 8

 Arizona cactus

 Our first margarita party in honor of crossing a state line

 Looong stretches of road

 Lucy enjoying her view in Arizona

 Team Lucy: Carla, Brazil; Me; Cher, New Zealand, Helen, Wisconsin

Day 6 we rode from Blythe, CA to Salome, AZ., 64 miles.  It was our first state line crossing as well as crossing the Colorado River.  We spent almost 30 miles riding on I 10 which was actually a good ride as the shoulder is very wide.  It was very hot and we really had to work on keeping hydrated in this desert area.  Not too hard to stay on our route as there is really one way to go, East!  Our little group is not the fastest in the bunch but we have a great time and take lots of photos.
We stayed at the Sheffler's Motel in Salome which doesn't have too many stars (if any) but lots of character and neon lights.  

Day 7 was from Salome to Wickenburg which is a fairly good sized town.  We rode 64 miles through amazing desert landscape.
A very hot day again but good roads.
Day 8 we have ridden from Wickenburg to Phoenix, 66 miles.  We loved the cacti and wildflowers.  The saguaro are amazing.

It is quite a contrast to come to a big city with lots of traffic.  Our little group actually made it in in time to shower before dinner.
Our chef prepares our dinner from the van and we eat outside.  Great food out of an amazingly small kitchen.  
In general the rides have been hard with the record heat and the SAG (support and gear) has been busy ferrying water to us on the road and picking up the ladies who have had enough heat.