Sunday: Blythe to Salome

Last night I camped out beside the Colorado River. Sounds great but it was in an RV Park. But the spot was very, very grassy.

Left camp and had to stay on interstate 10 for about 30 miles.

Around noon at Hope I stopped at a cafe. Was really hot and sweating. The proprietor looked at me and said I could stay the night. I guess I didn't look as good as I felt.

Right after that I caught up to a 75 yr young local man. Just out for a ride. Had a heart operation a while ago and wanted to keep healthy because he had to take care of his wife. He asked about my wife. Said she was home collecting taxes. He gave a laugh. Later on he mentioned he was a full-time RV'er. He probably pays no property taxes.