Day 19: Cold and Hot and Cold Again

This morning began like usual with me breaking camp as fast as I can after my 0500 alarm goes off. I'm usually rolling before 0545, but this morning took a bit longer because it was only 50°F when I woke up shivering 🥶. After semi-donning all my heated gear including the insoles, I finally hit the road to the nearest gas station. I say semi-donning because I only put everything on enough to get me to the nearest bathroom (gas station) where I then have to take everything off 🤣.

No other issues today except around 1100, it hit over 90°F, so all my heated gear came off. But by 1730, I was back on the coast and it had dropped to the low 50s again. With the mist and the cold, I opted for a hotel in Eureka. By sheer luck it just happens to be one of my favorite hotels anywhere: Best Western Plus Humboldt Bay Inn 😁.

I just got out of the giant Jacuzzi with a waterfall. It's cold out and I'm barefoot because I'm not unpacking my flipflops. Oh, and I didn't bring my swimsuit, so everyone got a good look at my bike shorts and sports bra 🤣. I just hope they dry before morning . Dang, if I had worn my socks it could have been a laundry day 🤣. Well, maybe not. I really don't want to get barred from this awesome place.

Okay, I'm out so I don't get sick (maybe sicker?). ✌️

Miles: 638.7

P.S.: Oh! I finished my Doughboys today and only need one more cemetery!! 💪Read more