Chapter 6
Jacksonville, FL
CHRIS SPENT MOST of the next morning exploring the area around his new residence, then expanded his exploration to include Riverside and Avondale. Around one, he stopped at a small restaurant behind what he’d learned was the Five Points shopping area. The sign said ‘Richard’s’, and the building looked like it might have begun life as a 7-Eleven. There was a large menu board on the wall behind the counter, which he read while waiting in line.
When he reached the cashier, he said, “What’s a Camel Rider?”
“It’s a local specialty. Some lettuce, slices of tomato, cheese, and cold cuts served in a pocket of pita bread.”
“Sounds good to me. I’ll have that and some iced tea.”
“Sweet or unsweet?”
“Un.”
He carried his tray of food to a vacant table and settled down
