described it. Greg drove to the roadhead - parked in a dry gravel wash and -- sure enough -- the rains came - in October. Though the morn dawned with light rain falling, the valiant band suited up and set out. The winds picked up as the more exposed ridge was attained. Visibility shortened to just a few yards. The rain was heavier and blowing almost horizontally. After a half mile of this the leader made one of his wisest decisions; he said, "O.K.~L That's it! I've had enough of this! Let's go for the Silver Bird and that gambler subsidized Champaign Brunch!"--------------------And we did!
Lou Brecheen
Book Review
"SONORA ROAD LOG"	by Walt Wheelock	La Siesta Press c 1973
Maps and topos for Sonora, the second largest state in Mexico, are few and extremely poor. This succinct book attempts to alleviate this problem)as the author has spent 20 years exploring Mexico. The book includes a map of Sonora, though limited to the roads described, does cover all of the important Sonora roads. Our road log takes us to the cities, towns, villages, ranchos, and fish camps of Sonora. WE are given the highlights of each community, cautions regarding road conditions, times of the year that are most suitable for touring, food and camping information and automobile precautions. In the hinterlands of Sonora there are few Norte americanos, therefore some knowledge of the Spanish language is helpful. Bring your Spanish dictionary and phrase book. Car camping is probably the easiest way to tour rural Mexico. One carries all the things good DPSers consider essential. It appears that Mexico is beginning a period of road building. The machinery is available, skill is also present, but asphalt is in short supply. If you enjoy exploring, the entire state of Sonora is contained within this useful guide.
		BRR

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