Along the Colorado River

We rode 38 miles today, from Lake Havasu City to Parker, Arizona.  We were looking across the Colorado to California most of the day.  A few riders rode over the Parker Dam and down the California side, but we opted to stay on the Arizona side.

John G. And I as we started downhill after a 9 mile climb out of Lake Havasu City.

The Parker Dam on the Colorado River, which creates Lake Havasu.  It’s foundation is the deepest of any dam in the country,

Looking across to California 

We were relaxing and enjoying milkshakes, as we were in no hurry to get to yet another motel. Alas, as we were about to finish the ride after our ice cream break, Susan discovered that her rear tire was flat.  She is a very capable tire changer, but that isn’t the best way to end a beautiful ride.

There is an optical illusion in this painting, which was on the wall of the small Mexican restaurant where we had dinner.  I hope you can see it.