Mayo, Fl. (Pop. 1055)

We woke to a crispy 34 degrees outside. We lay in bed longer than usual as it was hard to get motivated to get up and start the day. We both slept quite well. Dana is still fighting congestion, so that complicates sleeping for her.

I was ready to leave around 9:30 and headed out for the day. The route out of town took me through several streets in this little town of about 650. There was an asphalt road, and then on to several dirt roads. I had several flashbacks from some of our previous adventures. However, before too long, I turned left onto a paved road and then followed that quiet and peaceful road for 8 more miles. The traffic was very light, and I passed pastures dotted with cows and horses. It was certainly a peaceful route.

Dana and I had spotted a coffee shop about the halfway spot for the day. It was about half a mile out of the way, but coffee was calling. On the final 8-mile stretch, I had a beautiful bike path, freshly made and smooth as silk. Well, almost. The coffee shop was cute, but the drinks were less than stellar. But my engines were primed for the final 20-mile stretch. This was on Highway 27, and it was busy at times, but I had a nice shoulder, and the road was nice and also flat. I made good time, and before too long I was getting to Mayo, Fl., our destination.

We arranged to meet at Veterans Memorial Park and then would decide where we would spend the night. I got there and called City Hall to see if we could park overnight. The answer was no. Dana checked at Dollar General but received the same answer. However, the lady said the motel across the street sometimes lets people park for the night. I gave them a call and was promptly greeted with a "sure, you can park here for the night. All our rooms are filled, but you can park here." I offered to pay something for the parking, but she declined the offer. We ate at a local restaurant next door and had a pretty decent seafood buffet. We are stuffed and starting to wind down for the night.

Tomorrow is another short day, but with a bit of rain forecast for midmorning, I will head out as soon as possible and hope I can get to Perry before the rain hits. If not, don't think I'll melt any time soon. 30 miles will need to be completed before 10:00 am. It might be close, but should be doable.

38.9 miles with a lot of beautiful sunshine. Sorry about the snow back home. Not sorry!

Peace outBaca lagi