Who let the dogs out??

Theme song of the day: Who let the dogs out? Chased by all manner of dogs today...and my record of not having met a dog I couldn't outrun remains unbroken. I will say though that there were three large dark brown athletic looking dogs that I was very grateful to observe were securely inside a fence. They looked like they could have given me a good run! You think you're pedaling along at a good clip but when confronted by a dog it's amazing how much faster you can ride. Spontaneous interval training.
It was somewhat misty when we left this morning but it didn't take long for the sun to burn through and take the humidity and temperature up. By midday I had completed the 54 mile ride and was at the hotel and out of the sun. Yesterday I had some trouble with sore elbows and numb outer fingers (not my usual carpal tunnel stuff) but today, being more aware of flexing my arms and reducing the weight on them, I did fine.
I'm really struggling with the food at this point. I walked into the hotel provided breakfast this morning and knew immediately that I was out of luck. Lucky Charms or premixed waffles with HFCS syrup were the main options. A banana was the only thing available that I was willing to consume. So I rode 54 miles on a banana and a small can of V8. For lunch I managed to find a package of tuna and crackers at a convenience store next to the hotel, gave the crackers away, and ate the tuna with another V8. I'll be starving before dinner is served but I'll survive. Lean protein and veggies don't seem to be on the dietary map in major parts of this country. Are fried green pickles considered a vegetable???!