EARLY rise today. Want to be on the trail not long after sunrise to avoid the heat. We get to the trailhead about 7:00, so life is good!

Barri and I decide to only do Mary’s Loop, and the climb damned near kills me. Ok, not really, but not being warmed up, it really hurts. I have a hell of a time breathing the whole way up. Finally, my body figures out what we’re trying to do and cooperates – the rest of the ride os much easier. the vistas? Still spectacular! Check it out:

Like I said – spectacular! Also did a pano:

Richard did a couple extra loops, but he’s an animal. After the ride (late morning, just after ten we got off the trail – yay!) it was off to the grocery store to get dinner, then home for some leftovers for lunch. Leftover pizza is still good! Steaks tonight, and tomorrow? Not sure, but we’ll have it figured out by morning!