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Thursday, October 14, 2021

Day 13 - "Tour From Hell"

Bob does not do mornings well. It takes him awhile to wake up. The day started off with a cold banana nut muffin and hot coffee.  We could see light snow falling outside our window. Bob always drives first, to ensure everything is working fine and the engine is warmed up. We switch drivers when the gas tank is half full, approximately two hours later in normal conditions. 

Today was not a normal day. Wind gusts 30 to 40 mph at intermittent moments combined with 4" play in the steering wheel and the changing crown of the road made for a steering challenge. The temperature was low and kept dropping. Then a freezing rain/snow started. Bob pulling to the side of the road to go pee and scrap the windshield free of ice with my Harris Teeter card. We do not have a heater in the car and in fact Bob has made an extra effort to keep the heat of the engine from coming inside. We had no gloves, quilts, or winter coats. The hotel here in Kanab said they got 4" of snow and it had only stopped snowing at 10 this morning.

The windshield wiper is a new addition to the car and sure paid for its cost today. Bob installed the switch under the dashboard on the left side of the steering wheel - kept catching the sleeve on his jacket on the window knob (He plans on changing it to the other side of the steering wheel). It took quite awhile before it iced up and did not perform adequately and required cleaning.

We made it. A group of them aborted. Cancelled their room here in Kanab and made their reservations in Kayenta. Planned on waiting out the storm and meet up at our next destination. Temperatures tomorrow are supposed to be a low of 19 and a high of 44. We're supposed to go to Bryce Canyon for exploration, dinner and entertainment. Bob had a good hot soak in the tub tonight but don't know whether he's up to another grueling day like today. After all we want to finish this tour safely. NOTE: I'm glad I wasn't driving. 

Geri




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