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[Brandon]

When this post was dictated we had made 32 miles and are hoping to get 43. It is 9:30 so this will be a late night. We had a delay in Arco due to a stroller breakdown. The front bracket snapped and then the axel broke so we had to find a hardware store to get some parts. After a couple hour delay we were able to repair the wheel and get back on the road.

We did meet up with KC a few miles before Arco as they left earlier than scheduled--that may be a first for him. KC walked with us for about a mile but developed a blister so was not able to continue. His Dad went and got us some much appreciated lunch and we had good food along with the good company.

The roads in Idaho are kind of unique as they have a layer of tar with gravel pressed into it. It must provide better traction for cars but in the hot sun it gets a little soft and makes pushing the stroller a little harder. Once the sun goes down it gets firm but then the bugs came out so we have another distraction.

We did get to a grocery store in Arco and stocked up on enough food until tomorrow night as there isn't anything between here and there. We are still aiming for the Crater of the Moon monument before we stop for the night. Hopefully there are some hiker sites available or we may be sleeping on the side of the road. We are the "Moon Monsters" returning to our natural habitat so I'm sure there will be space for us.

We would like to get a little feel for how many states are keeping up on our travels so if someone from each state that is checking could post a quick comment and say the state you are from we can try to get 50 before we finish. If we get more than one from a state that would be great too.

Mrs. Wyble, Matt tried to call tonight but didn't realize until too late that the phones were turned off at 10pm so he wanted to say he is just fine and will call tomorrow.