Day 2: Julian to Brawley - 75 miles
Another great day (with a few bumps)! I decided this morning to grab a quick coffee and trail mix in the room and have a big breakfast in the first town I came to to fuel up for the big day. 68 miles later I crawled into the first town! Luckily I had enough water and trail mix to last but I was starving when I found the restaurant. I am in desert and agriculture country so my culinary options are limited (but tasty!), good thing I like Mexican food! A little too much apparently, my excitement got the better of me and I bit half my tongue off (well it felt and bled like that at least). Only 7 miles to my hotel after that though. After a little rest to digest the enormous burrito that almost took my tongue earlier I loaded up with two huge cheese burgers and jalapeño poppers (and some beer — medicinal). I think unlimited caloric intake might be my favorite part of the ride...LOL. 90 miles tomorrow.
Rooting you on, Freeman! Sorry about the tongue mishap, but hope that's the worst of it!