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Day 4 - Parker, AZ

One down, ten to go! At exactly 6am Thursday we crossed the Colorado River from Blythe, California to Ehrenberg, Arizona. We all rode today, except Doug, who took another turn driving the van. The first riders arrived in Parker, AZ by 9:30 am! (It was, after all, a relatively short day – only 50 miles – and we all finished before the temperature hit 110.) The second wave of riders stuck together, singing songs and enjoying the scenery, getting to Parker around 10:30.
The only downside was that we left not knowing exactly where in Parker we would be spending the night. By the time we reached the first 20-mile rest stop we learned that Ryan had performed (or, perhaps more appropriately, been the recipient of) a “miracle.” Pastor Jose Garcia of the Parker Apostolic Church was waiting for us with open arms and much more – showers at Brother Rafael and Sister Patti’s home, a tour of Parker Dam which included lunch and photo ops of wild burros, and dinner back at Rafael and Patti’s house.
Between lunch and dinner we had time for chores, blog writing, and a precious nap. After dinner most of us attended a rousing Apostolic church service – we had CHURCH!
Tomorrow we’ll be up at 4 am and do it all again. Aren’t you jealous?
Tony
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