Sunday, June 7

Was a beautiful clear night last night when I went to sleep, but woke up about 3am to the sound of rain. Nothing new - except . . . . I had left all my stuff on the picnic table! I really had to scramble to get it all in my tent!

I rode 400 miles today and am camped in Cortez, Colorado tonight. I drove on the prettiest section of my trip so far - beautiful scenery! It was very windy; lots of curves for motorcycles. I saw many motorcycles today. My left arm is really tired from doing the "biker's wave". I talked to three guys from N. Carolina and told them what I was doing. They took my e-mail and want to hear all about it later!

I went over a mountain pass today that was 9,600 ft. elevation. Very cold! The bike is running well. I've made it through the first week of this adventure and my body seems to be "toughening up," especially where I sit! I'm getting lots of sermons done!! It would be great if some of you could text me on my phone. I like to read them at night. My cell phone # is 503-559-5282.

Heard the Leadership Guys did well on their sermons. I'm looking forward to listening to the CDs when I get back.

I should be camping at a town called Clayton tomorrow night which is on the Texas-New Mexico border. My GPS is acting wierd - it can't figure out where it's at!! Keep praying!