Day 20: To Picayune, Ms: Off-Route
Saturday February 20, 2010, 61 miles (98 km) - Total so far: 798 miles (1,284 km)
Not having to pack up a campsite and free breakfast are probably 2 of my favorite things so far on this trip. As of late, we've been getting a lot of these. Thanks again to MGCCC softball.
We were on the road this morning around 9 I believe. It was looking like a pretty nice day, and after the first 2 miles, I think everyone was taking off some layers. Not because of the heat though. It was because of the hills. It seems like we were riding up and down hills all day long, and mostly up. We'd have like 2 big hills with a little level ground in between, then a little downhill. And repeat. They weren't too bad though, just get kind of annoying after awhile.
Anyway, we made it the 31 miles into Poplarville, and met up with Ryan, who had gone an extra 15 miles the night before. Mike and I had some 5 dollar footlongs. Then Ryan and I took off on our own route, headed for New Orleans. I like how Ryan put it,"This could either be the best idea, or worst idea." There's only one way to find out though. With another 60ish mile day tomorrow we should be there. We are hoping to get an early start, afternoon showers are in the forecast.
Mike, Sara, and Carol are staying in Poplarville and continuing on with the ACA route. I think we will be able to meet back up with them in a few days, somewhere around St. Francisville, La.
Oh yea, we tried to camp at this RV park, and while we were waiting for the manager to show up, we went and talked to a couple who've been there for like 6 weeks, Bob and Mary I think. Anyway, this guy was a riot. We sat down and they gave us a beer, and then this guy starts rattling off joke after joke. And raggin on politicians and all this great stuff. Our time had to be cut short though because the sun was starting to set and we were not allowed to camp there. Luckily, almost across the street some guy hooked us up with a spot for 5 bucks each. Solid.
