Safford in a Hurry.

Another long day of 77.8 miles in the high 80's. Left at 6.45 am as Robert M and I are cooking tonight. The route took me through Geronimo but disappointing as it was just a couple of run down houses. This is 'Apache San Carlos Native Reservation' land and you need permits to camp, fish, hike etc. Snow clad mountains in the distance but land is barren and the native villages very run down. Someone is making money as there is a Casino in the area. Hard day again with 2500 ft of climbing but pushed myself to get in, in good time. Camping facilities were good and there was a good social room with cooker. I made ground beef ( mince ) with pasta and Robert M made a salad. Seemed to go down well. Wish I could get haggis?? Felt very tired tonight with hard cycle, darned tent and cooking. The honeymoon is definitely over. Some disgruntled people in camp saying 'it is no pleasure now, just endurance.' I'm glad of all my training on the Arran hills so....Still loving it.....