Wind: Light from south
Last night we had a lasagna dinner provided by the Alpine Women's Club which was greatly appreciated. After dinner I laid out my sleeping bag in the club hall and was out by 8PM. I was awake early which was ok because we were planning an early exit due to the heat.
At 6:30 we were on the road. Temps were in the 70's but would climb quickly. First rest stop was in Pine Valley at mile 17 but to get there the road was almost all climbing and much of it steep climbing. Because we left early and the temperature was moderate it was much better than yesterday.
By the time we left the first rest stop the temperature was climbing but still in the 80's. The next section to rest stop 2 still had significant climbing. My legs were definitely talking to me. We stopped at a convenience store in Live Oak Springs at mile 34. Fortunately the last 12 miles to Jacumba Hot Springs was very easy compared to the rest of the day. A lot of downhill rested the tired legs
We paralled the border fence with Mexico for the last few miles. Didn't see anyone climbing the fence.
Our lodging for the night is the Jacumba Methodist Church. I will be sleeping in the sanctuary. Before getting a bite to eat I had a hose shower. It was a long hose in the sun so the water was almost too hot. It felt so good.
Jacumba Hot Springs is a very small town. Main street has a small grocery store and a restaurant. My riding partners for the day Ed and David, when to get a bite to eat. More than half of the rest of the group were in the bar. The food was excellent and since it is the only joint in town we will probably go back for dinner.
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| Border Wall with Mexico |
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| Me in front of the Border Wall with thumb print |
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| My home in the Jacumba Methodist Church |
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| Looking down Main Street Jacumba |
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