No Name Tour: Day 42 – Rest Day in Ely

I made the right choice to take today off despite really nice weather. I expected Nevada to be broiling hot but it’s a pleasant 76 degrees albeit with strong winds.

Here’s how I’m resting:

• Sleep nine hours
• Walk to Mickey D’s (closest place) for breakfast
• Stop at grocery store for provisions for tomorrow
• Check out of the Motel 6 and roll down the hill to downtown Ely.
• Roll through downtown at walking pace
• Talk with flag person about the road closure situation on my route for tomorrow. (No worries. I can bike through.)
• Stop at coffee shop for a cuppa and an excellent, buttery blueberry scone
• Kill an hour talking to the young woman behind the counter
• Learn that the big employers around here are mines (copper) and a maximum security state prison
• Go to sporting good stores to use their floor pump. Browse for ten minutes. The place sells beaucoup guns. Depressing.
• Roll back to a park with trees and shade and hang out.
• Grab lunch (tomato bisque and a massive grilled cheese sandwich)
• Go to Hotel Nevada where I learn that my room comes with tickets for two free beers and breakfast.