I arrived back at camp about 3 pm. and packed up for the 40 mile ride to the natural hot spring. I topped off the fuel tank at about 200 miles on the odometer and arrived at the dirt road leading to the springs well before sunset. After the previous cold night I slipped into the tub with the intent of staying put until the sun gave way to the moonless starlight. Several people came and went with good conversation and good refresments while I soaked away the evening. Finally I lumbered out, fired up my KLR and headed into town 5 miles back up the road for some food. I came back later that evening layed out my bag and went for another quick soak. I then crawled in the sack and fell asleep watching the stars and listening to the coyotes sing.
I slept facing the east and when I saw the dawn breaking I launched out of my bag and ran to the tub, slipped in and watched the sun rise on the peaks. After a compete warming I packed up the KLR and headed for breakfast, the high mountain pass and the fun road home.
My KLR averaged over 50mpg the entire trip and functioned flawlessly. This bike was and is a joy to ride on the paved roads and jumping off onto rutted dirt access roads was never a concern. Getting there truly was half the fun.
--Jim
