Monday, Aug 22: It's Hot in the Lowlands!

I think today was pretty close to the kind of day I was expecting to have on this trip.

I got a late start leaving the hostel in Radium. I had the whole room to myself, and I actually, for the first time all trip, slept pretty well.
I had breakfast at a place down the street, wasted some time while packing, and finally got rolling in the late morning- 11 or so.
This was fine because today was a short day- 30 miles-ish, but it was a hot day- probably 90 degrees. Amazing how 5 days ago I was wearing all the warm clothes I had with me- wool socks, double fleece, long johns, and I was still cold, and now it's 90+. I think this means I should get an earlier start tomorrow so I'm not riding through the hottest part of the day...

Long boring roads and fun shadows to play with!

It was, however, a great day for gelato in Inverness. Can gelato count for lunch?

Just past Fairmont all the campgrounds on my map appeared to not exist in real life, which was mildly exciting. I stopped at Timbers Resort, which according to their roadside signs has cabins and room for RVs. Turns out they have room for tents too. (they also have showers, which are quickly becoming part of my favorite things.)

I'm set up on the lawn next to a cabin, which the owner has let me put my food in so animals don't get into it.  In this pic you can even see the picnic table I had dinner at, and the lawn furniture being used as a drying rack for my cycling clothes that I washed in the sink.

I would gave stayed in those chairs longer myself, but the mosquitos are hungry tonight.
Tomorrow I plan to go to Wasa, which I hear has a big warm lake and a great beach. If I leave earlier than today I should have lots of time in the afternoon for the lake- that's the goal!
Today I also reached the 300 mile mark for the trip. (300 miles! I love seeing these numbers add up!)

Thanks (big huge sloppy thanks) to everyone reading this and sending me notes and comments. It's really helped!!