7/29 Tuesday rode past standish hickey campground they could not guaranty they would be open with water drama. Rode 60 miles inland away from the cool temp to the inland heat. Large water bottle came in handy. Used them as a shower every 5 minutes. 118 off asphalt. Started at 830a ended at 630p. Stopped twice for ice cream. Bought hippie bracelets now I have 3 new ones. Swam in the eel river about 1. In about a foot of water, felt great. Lasted about 30 minutes then all dry . Back to the water bottles. A lot of up hills. More tomorrow. Climbing up leggett hill the to coast and cool temp And fog.