The day was one of urban cycling. We had 5 miles this morning to get into Apache Junction, then it was an entire day of riding though residential developments and outlying shopping areas while skirting the Phoenix downtown.
We made it to Tempe about 11 am, and stopped at a bike shop to have a bolt tightened and pick up a few replacement parts for my rear derailleur. Then it was only a few blocks to Rosita's Fine Mexican Food, a restaurant highly recommended by Sally and Garth Molyneux, our good friends.
Per Sally's recommendation, we both ordered the chicken rellenos. It was delicious and filling, as the following photos will attest.
After lunch, we got back on our bikes, and followed the route through less busy streets and then along a bike path that followed a canal to the outskirts of Sun City. From there we called Larry for directions to their home.
Today's mileage was more than we'd initially expected, but was rewarded by the hospitality of our hosts.
We dined on salads, grilled ahi tuna, ratatouille, with strawberries and chocolate hummus for dessert. Trust me it was delicious.
We'll be back on our bikes tomorrow morning and heading for Wickenburg AZ, a relatively shor ride of 40 miles, after some longer days recently. Hard to believe, but San Diego is only 385 miles away.
We're well and enjoying our adventure.
It has been fun following your blog as you wind your way into San Diego. I'm curious to hear your experience jumping the coastal mountains. It was fun having you for an evening, too. --John Demirjian, Las Cruces, New Mexico
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