Day 11

(Holbrook, AZ to Gallup, NM -- 88 miles) Today was one of those days you just get on the bike, ride and get it over with. It was pretty coming into New Mexico around the state line but other than that the past two days have been pretty boring. I pushed myself harder today than the other days just to get finished as quickly as possible. I came up on three men riding together who have collectively crossed the US by bicycle 6 or 7 times! They were very kind to let a girl ride along since they are having a guys' trip reunion ride. I was glad to have someone to talk to which helps the time and the miles go by a little faster. I also knew we'd be losing an hour because we crossed into the Mountain Time Zone when we entered New Mexico. We had to take a 9-mile detour off the interstate so I didn't get to sprinkle sand at the state line. I did get a picture of the big "Welcome to New Mexico" sign from the side road, though. We've come 723 miles so far, crossed two states and a time zone. I think that inself is worth celebrating!