[67k] Sue, Alan (seated) and Brian, at Sara's before eating vast quantities of pasta (a pre-requisite to any good tour).

[65k] Sara, filling a washing basket with dried fruit and other goodies for the trip.

[63k] Mark, a tandem, and a couple of other bikes for good measure.

[42k] Jessica, somewhat startled at the prospect of her first fully loaded tour.

[88k]Cynthia makes those final adjustments before the start.

[85k] Sara and Doug make sure nothing's going to fall off the tandem.

[92k] The crew.  From left to right.  Robin, Sue, Alan, Doug, Sara, Brian, Jessica, Al, Margaret, mark and Cynthia.

[50k]A hill in the middle of Phoenix.

[38k] Margaret, Jessica, Sara and Doug.

[56k] Casa Grande, an Indian ruin.

[68k] Brian, with a couple of ice-filled appendages.

[60k] Where bad cycle-tourists go.

[129k] If Sara doesn't look happy, it's because of the ice covering everything in sight, including the frozen condensation on the inside of the tents.

[103k] Still life with Cactus - I.

[101k] Still life with Cactus - II.

[32k] Still life with Cactus - III.

[61k] Piccaco Peak.

[61k] Jessica, Sara and Ted enjoy sandwiches round the campfire.

[76k] Sara, Doug and Margaret take a breather.

[47k] Robin eats blueberry pancakes left over from breakfast.

Brian has a write up and some photos.