We were fine on everything else, so we thanked the salesman and went looking for a motel.The first motel we stopped at had a nice room available, so w... took it for two nights. They didn't have laundry facilities, but there was a Laundromat half a block away. We checked into our room and completely unloaded our packs. We laid everything out and checked it over, then we gathered our dirty clothes and headed for the Laundromat.We had enough change to get the wash started, but we didn't have enough. As I entered the classroom, everyone looked around at me in surprise -- an expression that changed to blank concentration as I sent out my commands to them.It only took a couple of minutes to complete. I sighed and wiped my brow."Mrs. FitzWilliam, will you call the roll?" I suggested."Of course, John," she said. She picked up her attendance sheet and began calling names of students. As each one responded I checked them off on my master list. A couple of people were absent, but I marked everyone. Marya, on the other hand, dressed in a stunning dark green evening dress, looked like the soul of sophistication."Shoes," she said, handing me a pair of woman's sneakers. "Put 'em on.We're going out for some supper." She had my wallet in her hand. While I got the sneakers on, I saw her open it and take out all of my cash. "You're buying." She tossed my wallet on the coffee table and all but pulled me out the door.The next thing I knew we were walking into "Emilio's," one of the fancier. . Never a dull moment... It's getting so dark out. I hope the rain holds off..."The weather was on everyone's mind as they began the final leg of their trip. Sunset was still three hours away, but the sky was filled with black clouds and the sound of approaching thunder.The downhill ride for the last leg of the journey became a nightmare race against time and the weather. A downpour seemed imminent, and they all knew a driving windy rain over the rocks would cut down their speed tremendously..