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Home / Mojave Preserve and Desert bikepacking trips / Fall 2010: Route 66 and Kelso Dunes Wilderness Bicycle Camping / Day 5: Day hike across Broadwell Dry Lake and to Broadwell Natural Arch, Bristol Mountains, Kelso Dunes Wilderness Area /
The hike across Broadwell Dry Lake in the still darkness is really pleasant; then I settle in for a cold evening in the tent
To amplify the experience, sometimes I turn off my flashlight while walking across the dry lake, since there are no rocks to trip over. The sky is so dark that I can see the Milky Way.
It's a beautiful but cold night, expected to drop into the low 20s. Once back at the tent and no longer walking, I'm cold, so I put on all my clothes, including my wool hat and scarf. Supper is instant Mountain House Chicken and Rice for a hot and satisfying 800-calorie meal, with cognac for dessert.
The wind died down this afternoon and I'm hoping it stays that way. I curl up in my sleeping bag, feeling a bit chilled, and get to sleep by 23h.
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