I took a rest day in Carson City, enjoying a lot of food and sleep.
The next day I started towards Fallon, NV. It was an easy ride, and didn't take me too long! I took a break there, waiting out the heat, and then continued down the road. Maximus informed me that he had a flat tire, and it took me a while to get all the gear off, repair the dang thing, and then put everything back together again. By this point it was starting to get dark, so I made my way to a small recreational area at the bottom of a large sand dune! It was gorgeous. Despite the noise of four wheelers and loud country music from other campers, it was a peaceful experience.
The next day I continued through the desert on the "Loneliest Road in America," AKA Highway 50. I stopped at Middlegate (Population 17) for a snack and to refill my water bottles, and then continued down the lonely road. It was starting to get hot, and the scenery became very repetitive. I finally came across a small restaurant/RV park called cold springs where I decided to stop for a bite to eat. The friendly waitress (nicknamed Chatty Kathy) informed me that there wasn't another stop for 50 miles, and since it was so late in the day, I should probably stay there. They had showers, water, and WiFi, so I couldn't say no!
The next day I made my way to Austin, NV. I noticed that there was a small LDS church house, so I decided to call up the branch president and figure out what time church was the next day. He informed me about the meetings, and then also gave me the number of a couple who lived in Austin who might let me stay with them. I called them up, and they offered their trailer for me to stay in! After sleeping in my tent for multiple nights, it felt like a mansion.
The next day I attended church with the small branch, and then enjoyed a Sunday of rest.
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