Show Low to Springerville under a big Arizonian blue sky

By the way the name Show Low is supposed to have originated from a card game between the two founders for control of the town. As we had a short day's ride ahead we had a lie in and a leisurely breakfast which unlike most motels was a fully served meal rather than a self service buffet. We watched in horror as our huge fellow guests consumed equally huge breakfasts before setting forth on their Harley's or in big pick up trucks. The portions of "biscuits and gravy" were particularly over the top. I don't know where the beautiful people of Show Low hang out but it ain't here!
By the time we left it had warmed up a bit but was still cool enough for arm warmers. All today was a series of rolling undulations along highway 60 which was fairly quiet but not as smooth as most tarmac has been up to now. It was pleasantly cool under a big blue sky. Some areas with short scattered trees and other parts were grassland looking a little parched.
We arrived at Springerville, our last stop in Arizona, for lunchtime and booking into the rather tired motel run by asian proprietors. Afterwards Mandy and Chris went to the south to an area of forest for a pleasant spot of birdwatching while Keith serviced his bike.
Only 48 miles today in 3hrs 15 mins. 678 from Oceanside.

Long straight road and through dry rolling grassland. 

Some parts were steeper than others!

This will be our highest accommodation of the trip but will ride higher during the day after tomorrow.