Leave the hotel at 07:00. Weathers cold and foggy, have my lights on as a precaution. Can only see a hundred yards or so down the road, but the hard shoulder is smooth clean and wide. Slight head wind as well. Nothing to look at so I bury my head and push on along the rolling road. After 4 hours it’s time to eat. Fried chicken from last night and chocolate brownies. Parked at a farmers gate. Sun has broken through intermittently but still cold.
Take my gloves and jacket off and carry on, 30 miles to go.
Sun comes out as I join the Interstate 11. First time I’ve ridden the interstate. Busy and noisy. Not ideal. Good thing is it pushes you to go faster. Not long before I’m at the motel.
The manager is an Indian guy who's convinced I’m a professional traveller.
Turns out he’s only been in the USA 6 months himself. Originally from Hyderbad central southern India. I knew more about travel in India than he did.
My first taste of catfish tonight, I’m not a great fish eater. But it looked better than the Tex Mex. It was really good, in a tasty beer and soda batter.