I got on the road just after 7:15 this morning. After about 2 miles I had to get on the busy I-10 for a while. The shoulders are wide and smooth so cycling on the interstate isn’t too bad.
The ride on I-10 was a steady uphill climb for 10 miles. Once at the top of the climb I exited to US 60 and travelled on a quiet, smooth 2 lane highway for the rest of the day. 
The small towns along this stretch have RV parks as their major business.
I passed through the small town of Hope.
The sign beyond Hope. Spelling is not their specialty.
The last 8 miles or so were uphill and the heat was quiet intense. Somewhere in the 30s C. I pulled in to the KOA campground just after noon. The ride today was 38 miles. I took my time today and stopped at a few stores and restaurants along the way to cool down.