April 5, 2017,  Poplarville Mississippi to Vancleave Mississippi 62 hot humid miles.  2272 miles from the Pacific.   Camp happy got a good soaking last night from a passing thunderstorm but I stay fairly dry.  It’s 7:30 AM and I’m packing up Horse when I noticed that sweat is pouring from me already and I’m not even on the road yet.  The good news is that the road is fairly smooth with light traffic and I have an awesome tail wind most of the day.  And for that I’m grateful.  I was told by someone wiser than I that one cannot be miserable and grateful at the same time.   I stop often to water up and I try to cool myself in the shade of some large oak trees.  Some of the water is dumped over my head to try to cool my body from the intense Mississippi sun and sticky air as the temperature hits 95.  I stop by a fire station and they have an ice machine. I fill my containers and put the rest down my bike shorts and jersey.  I pull into town and see a sign that says “massage” and life is all better again.  I am staying at a campground in a little rickety old cabin.  Tomorrow promises to be lower humidity and temperature. I’m hoping to make it over the Alabama State line.
Sorry about my blog pictures not showing up.  I also heard there’s problems sending comments to me.  These are not just rumors.  The server is old and will be fixed once I return.  Thanks for your patience and support.
Cheers
Freebird