We left Sedona, AZ this morning 260East towards Cottonwood, AZ, stopped @ Black Bear Restaurant for breakfast before getting on I17 S. It is a chain restaurant; they serve good food and plenty of it. By all means you get your monies worth. Then it was on 175 S, 169S, 69 S towards Prescott, AZ. We were trying to get to Wilhoit, AZ but due to road construction and delays; we had a change of plans, decided to go north on AZ 89 through Chino Valley to I 40 West to Flagstaff for tonight., by doing so we completed our second leg of our journey. A shout out to Nick from Arizona for the great information. This evening he had dinner at Mike &Rhonda’s (The Place) on East Route 66.a Mom and pop place. God has truly blessed Michele and I Through the miles traveled and people He has placed in our life’s and His wonderful & amazing creation He has allowed us to see and enjoyed.

This morning we left out under clear skies and very warm Temps, down 89A South towards Arizona. Traveling through Kaibab National Forest boarding the Grand Canyon, Along the Vermillion Cliffs and the Cliff Dwellers. Then US89 S where near Tuba City, AZ .it is known as Native American Veterans Memorial HWY, driving through the Navajo Reservation. Then it was I 40 W, I 17 S,175 S, AZ89 S through Oak Creek Canyon and Coconino National Forest, it was something else to behold and people everywhere in every nook and cranny. we both are very glad this day is over and mostly thankful for God’s grace and mercy.

This morning we stared out on I 80 East to 132 E towards Grantsville, UT. After arriving in Grantsville, we decided to have a late breakfast @ Virg’s. The best breakfast to date, Homemade biscuits and gravy. A must if ever in the neighborhood. Then it was East on the Mormon Trail to US36East, US6E, US 50, UT 100E.,I 15 S., UT20(Old Spanish Trail), US89 South. On our journey we were in middle of nowhere and needed gas , found a gas station in the town of Eureka, UT. called the Gas Hole, while getting gas we keep hearing music. finally notice it was coming from across the street next to Tintic antique motorcycle museum. Of course, being who we are we had to check it out, they had 54 Indian, Panheads, Shovelheads, a a Indian with a Volkswagen motor and trans. He even had a couple of Italian Harleys from the 60’s. Then it was back on the road to Kanab for tonight. while checking in at we met brother Doug from Chandler, AZ. We all went to dinner together@ the Ironhorse. where we had a great time in fellowship while talking about the Lord. gave us another chance to share a cross and pray with a brother. You just Never know who God is going to bring your path. Just be thankful and submit yourself unto the Lord’s will. Amen!

This morning after breakfast at the Copper Kettle, we went out to the Bonneville, Salt Flats. just North of I 80. There are many Salt flats Norhtwest of the great Salt Lake, Bonneville being the largest. The salt flat is 12miles in length and 5 miles wide with a crust of 5 feet. The flat is comprised of 90% common table salt. Michele drove about 3 miles out on the flats, it was definitely a dirty and rough ride, one she will never forget. Upon our departure it was straight to a carwash, believe me you will need one. Bonneville is world known for its Speed Week and World Land Speed Records. Michele tasted the salt it’s very over whelming.It was very windy , blowing the salt all over your car. Another one off the Bucket List.

WE left Tonopah, NV this morning after having breakfast at Strawberry Hill, then it was out US6 East back through the High deserts of Nevada. Later we stopped in a primitive rest stop, where we met Rick from Carson City, Nv. We fellowshipped for a while and presented him a cross before leaving. During our conversation he told us about a place in Rachel, NV. off of NV 375 which is also called Extraterrestrial Hwy. Upon our arrival we went to the Little A’LE Inn which is located 1.5 miles from area 51.Where we made some new friends. after lunch and a short visit, it was back on the road to US6 east. Later it was NV 93 E also called the Pony Express Trail towards Wendover, Utah for the next couple of days. Today we drove through the Humboldt National Forest and the Great Basin National Park. National Forest in the High Desert is not like you think about a forest back home, in the High Desert it consists of dirt, sagebrush, a few wildflowers and if lucky a occasional tree.

We left this morning to cool temps and clear skies, out 395 South through the Serria Mountains and their foothills. Also, we drove through several National Forests, Toiyabe, Mona Basin, Inyo. Traveled by the lakes of the Serria’s, like Tahoe, Topaz, June and Mammoth. Then we rolled into Bishop CA about lunch time where we met Brother Don Diamond Wilhoit, I met him on Facebook, He is a pastor and the president of Servants of Christ CMC and works with Set Free Church in Oceanside,California.we had lunch and great fellowship then departed ways. Michele and I headed North on US6 to Tonopah, NV and Don back home. traveling through the high deserts of Nevada and fighting the strong cross winds, then crossing Boundary Peak the highest point in Nevada at 13143 feet. we finally arrived to Tonopah, NV for the evening, after having dinner at The Tonopah Brewing Company recommended to us for their BBQ., Yes, another good choice. Ready to call it a day. How awesome is it to sit down with a brother a couple of thousand miles away to break bread and have a wonderful fellowship in the Lord. Amen

We spend most of the day in Virgina City, NV. Virgina City was established in,1859 it is located in the foothills of the Sierra Mountains @ a elevation of 6148 ft. it was the discovery of the Comstock Lode the first major silver deposit. It was the discovery of gold and silver that allowed the town to grow and prosper. on another note, Mark Twain lived there for 4 years while there he ran the local newspaper, mark wrote a bad article about a local miner and the miner challenged him to a duel. Mark not being to proficient with a gun, made decision to leave town. So, Mark and his brother high tailed it on a train to Reno, to live another day. Today there is about 1000 people living in Virgina City, NV. Later in the day we returned to Carson City, to Chill and catch up on some things, before starting back on our journey tomorrow.

Before leaving this morning, I met Joe and Johnanthan from Southern California They were heading to Walla Walla, Washinton. Did a blessing of their bikes and some fellowship before departing.
This morning as we drove out OR 39 with a temp of 42 degrees, it began to sleet. later we went South later in the morning we needed gas, stopped at the Red Barn located on CA 139 S gas was $5. oo per gallon bought a bag of ice was$3.10 per10 lb bag. traveling south on Ca139 it became Modoc National Forest. The Forest was not very vibrant or colorful, come to find out most of the forest had been destroy by fire. Then it was South on County 91 to Ca36 West to395 south. On 395 we discovered Honey Lake, during World Wat II it was used as a bomb testing site. During the Summer when it dries up it becomes a mini salt flat. We are very glad to be on flat ground for a while. We are in Carson City, NV for a couple of Days.we had dinner Fox Pub & Hotel, it is the oldest operating hotel in Nevada. Also, Carson City was one of the Pony Express stops of the Old West.

Day 10 This is the last day of the first leg of our road trip. This morning we had a family breakfast. afterwards Michele and I rode over to Willamette Valley Harley Davidson in Eugene, where meet Scuba a brother from Texas who moved here to take care of his aging mother. we had a great time of fellowship and talking about Jesus. Then it was back to hotel for some rest before heading to the wedding. This evening our great nephew Connor and Madelynn where getting married @ Deep Woods Events in Elmira,Oregon. it was a very good day, got to share Jesus and God’ s Word with the Groom. May the Lord bless their marriage & be at the center of their life’s and may their love grow each and every day for one another and for the Lord. Amen.