Unexpected but necessary delay

When I initially opened my eyes this morning, it was simply too cold to get started. After resting for an additional hour I made myself tough out the chill. Eleven slow miles later landed me back on pavement and I beelined to the closest cafe to warm up and eat up. Texas-toast French toast was the special and it was scrumptious.

Continuing up to Show Low past a few construction sites, I noticed my rear derailer was acting up. Cycle Mania is the bike shop in town and the guys there squared my bike away without delay. I left with what felt almost like a new bike thanks to a new saddle and derailer.

After missing almost a half-day of riding I ended up in the Fort Apache Reservation after dark and found a dark corner outside a chapel to close my eyes. Falling asleep proved difficult thanks to the countless barking dogs. Staying asleep wasn't easy either after a couple coyotes came up to investigate my area. I was able to shoo them away and grab another hour before daybreak.