We were up ready to start the day off early. It was sunny
and nice and 15C by 10 o’clock and a high prediction of 23C so off we went. Our
plan was to check out Joshua Tree National Park about a 45 minute ride to the
north of our campground. Instead of taking the main highway we went back
through the Box Canyon we came through when arriving. It was a nice ride and no
traffic. The whole area is an Indian Reservation, it used a lot by atv’s and people with jeeps.
When we entered the Park it started to get a little breezy
which wasn’t really creating a problem but we noticed we were climbing in
elevation and that was what brought on a chill. We didn’t factor in the elevation temperature drop along with
the wind chill on the bike and when I checked the temperature it was 12C.
We were dressed with our lighter jackets and light liners
and never even thought of bringing the warmer gear. So we turned around and
headed west on highway 10 and followed it into Indio about a half hour drive. We
searched out a plaza and found a Starbucks and had a warm drink. Being in a
valley it was nice and warm 18CJ.
It was now getting close to lunch time so we took another
road back to the campground and saw some more crops being harvested and even
passed a location growing sod.
We didn’t have the camera out so there are no pictures with
this post. Sorry.
The rest of the afternoon we just relaxed. Tomorrow is
another day to try the route again - but with warmer clothes.
Hoping for a warmer ride tomorrow......
