Ok kids, today's talk is about traveling safely during these potentially perilous times. With any adventure there comes an element of risk, so risk mitigation is factored into this journey. So far the biggest risk seemed to be in Oregon, specifically in Klamath Falls, when I entered a gas station store and encountered a sign at the counter stating, 'Due to health reasons, employees are not required to wear masks.'
Because Sandy stocked us so well with groceries and baked goods and prepared dishes, we only stop for gas and propane. (A big shout-out at this point to Robbin and Angeline for a boxful of golden delicious apples hand-picked from their tree, perhaps the last such harvest due to bear damage. Enough apples to last the entire 4 week journey.)
We are so self-contained that we have only boondock-camped, thus avoiding human contact. Each afternoon we find an isolated spot, preferably one with great views, a relatively easy endeavor in the desert. The weather has been mild enough to sit outside sometimes, or windchilly enough to drive us into the warmth of Cora's cabin to sit either place and enjoy the expansive vistas and full-spectral sunsets.
Mornings find us drinking coffee prepared on the galley stove (usually while Sandy stays huddled in the warmth of the down covers.) The daily weather and map consult follows, along with a leisurely leave- taking.
Sound safe? We think so. Flexible also. We planned before this Monday morning entry to go for a hike in Sycamore Canyon, at the upper end of the Verde Valley here in Central Arizona. However, clouds have moved in and covered the sun, so we may move an hour or two down the road to Verde Hot Springs. Such is the unhurried pace we have adopted on this road, in this time.
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