Today was our longest ride (70 miles) so far but it was fun. Everyday has been enjoyable but the ride out of Yuma included a chance to immerse ourselves in a salad bowl. We learned that 98% of the world's winter supply of lettuce comes from the fields pictured above. The laborers are unionized and the process to cut a head, remove the outer leaves, wash and bag the lettuce takes 10 seconds. A group of workers and their machine can harvest 46 acres a day. Two crops taking 120 days each to mature are raised annually.
We all stopped often to take pictures and soak in the vistas. Beautiful clear weather starting in the 50's and reaching the 80's today and predicted for at least the next week. Pinch me!
Several of us rewarded ourselves with date milk shakes at the end of today's ride. Shorter route (50 miles) planned for tomorrow to Gila Bend.
Train running by one side of the campground sounds and feels like it is coming right through the tent. I-8 on the other side. Sleep tonight should be interesting.
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