Once up on the rock, however, the trail surface improved dramatically. The road followed a remarkably uniform shelf all the way to the top, and was practically swept clean. In addition to the improving trail conditions we also benefited from Steve's rendition of Dr. Seus' The Sleep book. At least that's what I think it was. Steve was well, in his Own World at this point and got a little put out with me when I questioned him on the words to his song. 'Sleep! Sleep!' exclaimed Steve. Ok, ok--sleep it is. :-)