Day 9 - Eureka, NV to Ely, NV Total Miles: 79.2 (609.8 to date) This morning we discovered another Eureka gem - The Pony Espresso - what a clever name for such a fantastic breakfast spot. Here we met Scotty, the 92 year old resident with all the secrets to the US, enjoyed breakfast burritos, fresh baked bread, good coffee for once, turnovers, donuts, muffins - you name it. The couple ( I think they’re Amish) from Pennsylvania who owns this place sure know how to cook. We kept ordering item after item, leaving with bags of bread and baked goods. Everyone we meet is interested in our travels and well being - it’s crazy how things like this really bring out the good in people. We left hesitantly, our bellies laden with sugar and fat,
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