Two more valleys, another summit, and twenty three more miles of U.S 50 felt my footsteps this day. There was one marker of progress to break the monotony. The WP signs finally came to an end.
If you haven't figured out the letters' meaning already you'll be glad to know they don't stand for White Power (unless you're a racist bastard of course). Close, but the correct answer is White Pine, the county I have been in since entering Nevada.
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| Stock photo* |
Weighing in at 8,897 square miles, this massive brute of a county is the largest I have crossed to date. White Pine is greater in size than the states of New Jersey, Connecticut, Delaware, and Rhode Island! Statehood may be a while in coming, however, since only 10,000 souls roam the huge territory, over half in Ely.
Little more of import occurred today, so let's use this opportunity to discuss two factors which have improved my quality of life lately. First, the weather has been much more pleasant than I had expected. Highs have been in the eighties and there is often a cool breeze. I'd read too many Las Vegas weather reports. Conditions are different here; I am farther north and at a higher altitude than Sin City.
Another wonderful recent bonus has been the arrival of Dad. He patiently waits for me a few miles down the road with water, food, and other supplies at the ready. On some occasions he meets me halfway and we walk to the support car together. A soft bed, regular hot food, conversation, and a connection with the outer world via his laptop are all now at my fingertips. The loneliest road is not exactly a place I will yearn to return to, but Dad has made the trip through a much more memorable and enjoyable experience.
* It wasn't snowing and there weren't copyright letters on the road when I passed it.
23 miles/3503 total miles
1 comment:
See and you thought Nebraska was bad...
at least there were towns :-)
Glad to hear you Dad made it ok.
Ron
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