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My flashlight and bicycle light headlight assist me in setting up camp in the dark valley; the almost-full moon hasn't risen yet

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7327-crucero-road.jpg 1/2 mile up the road to Old Dominion Mine, I start looking for a good campsite near another road that I also can't locateThumbnailsElevation profile of bicycle route from Bristol Mountains to Broadwell Dry Lake campsite via Ludlow1/2 mile up the road to Old Dominion Mine, I start looking for a good campsite near another road that I also can't locateThumbnailsElevation profile of bicycle route from Bristol Mountains to Broadwell Dry Lake campsite via Ludlow1/2 mile up the road to Old Dominion Mine, I start looking for a good campsite near another road that I also can't locateThumbnailsElevation profile of bicycle route from Bristol Mountains to Broadwell Dry Lake campsite via Ludlow1/2 mile up the road to Old Dominion Mine, I start looking for a good campsite near another road that I also can't locateThumbnailsElevation profile of bicycle route from Bristol Mountains to Broadwell Dry Lake campsite via Ludlow1/2 mile up the road to Old Dominion Mine, I start looking for a good campsite near another road that I also can't locateThumbnailsElevation profile of bicycle route from Bristol Mountains to Broadwell Dry Lake campsite via Ludlow

It's already getting cold (high 20s forecast tonight) and strong winds are starting to blow. A few slugs of cognac add important warmth while I write notes in my journal.

I wear all my layers tonight: short-sleeve shirt, long-sleeve shirt, fleece sweater, winter coat, long underwear, blue jeans, two pairs of socks, wool hat, and scarf.

Tired and looking forward to my second hike into the Kelso Dunes Wilderness Area tomorrow, I fall asleep easily, despite the wind banging on my tent. I don't sleep well, however.