A 12:30 am, while camped next to the river at Gila Hot Springs, we were awakened by a loud crackling and a big boom. Thru our tents we could see the sky flash white and more crackles and booms followed. Then slowly at first, the rain started. Soon the sky let loose and it poured. Parts of my tent began to leak. I hoped the river wasn't going to rise and sweep us away. But it didn't last long. Still, when we got up, everything was very wet!
First order of the day...go for a soak in the hot springs. I completely stripped down and walked over to one closest to the river. Ah....
We tried to dry out our stuff as best we could, packed up, and headed 40 miles to Silver City.
First stop Javalinas (pretty clever name for a coffee shop, eh?) for a latte and muffin. Just around the corner is the historic Palace Hotel. We decided it would be appropriate to stay somewhere 'palatial' on our last night on the GDMBR.
It was a lazy afternoon. We lunched at Vicky's and toured historic downtown.
When we returned to the hotel we ran into my brother Dave's friend Bob, who was just starting his GDMBR motorcycle trip heading north. We gave him our best advice, shared some maps, and had dinner at Jaliscos with him. He then left us to get a campsite before it got dark. Good luck, Bob. Be safe!
Both of us received flash flood emergency warning texts to our phones. I'm glad our route tomorrow is all on pavement and we are in a hotel tonight.
We will start at 6am tomorrow. Only 125 miles to Antelope Wells, the terminus of our journey. I'm excited to get there!
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