Apache cross, for strength, finger-painted onto me this morning before leaving Bowie.

Host Billy Hoy painted the Apache cross finger-painted onto me this morning, for strength, before leaving Bowie, Arizona.

I’m told that this cross, which consists of cattail pollen, is of great significance to the Apache. I will find out more later regarding its overall significance. At this point, I happily walk forward to San Simon, feeling its helpful, beneficial strength through the miles…