valygrl, ah that's interesting, thanks!
I hadn't thought about not taking a stove (always do)... we'll be at campgrounds for the most part... a little stove for aprés-siesta coffee may still be a good idea, but being able to rely on campground stoves would of course be good...
did you blog or CGOAB your trip?
Nope, I'm not a blogger. I rode many of the same places you are planning, not all, and a few others you are not planning. I don't have any change-your-route recommendations, yours looks just great. I'd go back in a heartbeat, that country is made for bike touring.
One thing I would add, though, is the weather can be unpredictable, even in summer, so you might want to allow some flexibility in your route/timing. one day I was planning on going over a particular pass, but the headwind was so unreal I just said screw it and literally pointed the bike downwind and rode. It's that awesome of a place, though, you can pick any direction and have a great tour.
(sorry for the thread drift everyone, as you were.
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