Today's wind was just as bad as yesterday's. We were only able to average 6 or 7 miles per hour. Our goal was to make it to Barstow, only 38 miles away. Well, we made it. It took some effort, but eventually we stumbled into town. The first couple of miles weren't so bad, but after that the wind really picked up. We were still riding the shoulder of I - 15 and the gusts were up to 40 mph. It was slow going, but Clive and I are both ready to be finished with this trip so we kept going. We are so close we can almost smell the ocean. Julie called ahead and has us set up tonight at the Super 8 Motel. A shower and a bed... wow! We are just about 140 miles away from our destination, now. That means just a few days! Hallelujah!
Tomorrow, the wind is not supposed to be as strong. That's good news because we are trying to make it down the mountain tomorrow.
