Day 43 - June 30

Eureka, KS to Chanute, KS

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After a banana and a pack of mini donuts I hit the road for Toronto. I feel much better compared to yesterday! There is a banner just outside of Toronto announcing Fourth of July fun. There will be mud volleyball and a baby contest among other festivities. At Toronto Cafe I enjoy a great omelet and meet a woman who grew up around here but who now lives in TX. We discuss the different philosophies concerning burritos. She says she's sick of everybody in Texas drowning their plates with gravy.

 The ride to Chanute is just plain pretty.

 The afternoon sun is really starting to cook. Fortunately, I find a great spot to get out of the heat...

The last 15 miles to Chanute are scorching hot! At one point I scramble for shade off the road and hang my shirt and hat to dry. People driving past stare like they've never seen a man wearing tight shorts and nothing else.

I arrive in Chanute totally cranky. After settling into the Knight's Inn, I walk to Walmart and step on a scale. Looks like I've lost ten pounds. I grab a Subway sandwich and a beer to keep the weight on. I make a solemn oath to leave before sunrise tomorrow to get a jump on the heat.

I watch The Blob and then The H-Man and call it a night.