We are presently on our first official rest day in Blythe, CA.  Thus far, we've covered @230 miles.  Most of us are spending the day doing laundry, writing, cleaning our bikes and resting.  This AM I felt like a student at Bike U.  At 9:00, our guide/ace mechanic Michelle did a flat changing and general maintenance workshop.  She has changed hundreds of flats, including  many of the 12 we have had thus far.  Yesterday was a flat-free day.  Here's a picture of the teacher....