Today was easily the hottest of the trip so far. I'm sure others have equally griped about this, but It was 102 degrees with the heat index! I just took a break from cleaning off the road tar that adhered to my bike to write this entry. I even bought another toothbrush so I could demote my current toothbrush to bike cleaning duty.

I must admit I was ecstatic to find out that Christ Memorial Lutheran had a garden hose ready and waiting for us. Everywhere we go we meet such enthusiastic and welcoming people. Some you would expect to be, but others are totally random, like the cashier at Wallgreens who turned out to be a cancer survivor. If I was ever a pessimistic person, I think these experiences have had a positive affect on my thoughts about others and even humanity in general for that matter.

Okay, more tar awaits, its been lovely blogging to you. Tomorrow is 84 and rain, I don't think I've ever been so happy about that forecast.