My goal was 7am. Bill pulled out at 7:30. Short drive to the showers. Showers are open 24 hr/day. There wasn’t any COLD water this morning. Decided not to go get tools and troubleshoot it. The water was HOT but I managed to get everything clean. Fresh set of clothes and away we go.

Stopped for fuel(11.57) and Walmart was right there so I made another grocery run. I’m ready to go spend some time at Hovenweep. I should of bought a bundle of wood at Mesa Verde in case Hovenweep doesn’t have any. It’s only 60 miles away on secondary paved roads. There is a ruin on the way in to stop by. The drive into Hovenweep is a perfect road less traveled. I have come into this monument three different ways and they all qualify.

Got a nice spot #24. Hung out at the schooner till 4ish , then hiked the 2 mile loop of the ruins. Easy hike, lots to see. If possible I try to walk opposite around these loop. Stops the keeping pace, slow up speed up awkward moments when people are going opposite of you.  Nice walk anyways. Caesar salad for dinner and a bowl of granola. Tomorrow, a hike or two, some reading and I have cell coverage so I can update and check emails. Nice! Good night.

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