We made it to the trail head this morning after a 40 mile ride that took us 2 1/2 hrs.  The road (if you can call it that) was full of ruts and large rocks.  Mexico was right at our backs. Just a stones throw away. We sent Rick off into the desert and I headed back with the 80 yr. old trail guide.  We had trouble with his truck and then got stopped by the Border Patrol wondering what we were doing out there.  It all made for an interesting day.  Can't wait to see what tomorrow brings.