Hello from the Brahman Hotel on the outskirts of Monticello, Fl.  We had a long hot ride yesterday from White Springs and then ran into some steep short climbs coming into Madison, so we threw ourselves at the kindness of the Madison police.  They graciously allowed us to set up camp under a gazebo in the city park.  No rain fly's were needed with impending rain so we slept comfortably with just the open netting of our tent.  Bathrooms were a block away in a local convenience store where the spacious handicapped stalls with their own sinks afforded us  chance for a quick wiping off of the day's grit.

After the tough day yesterday,  we decided to do a short 30 miles into Monticello today.  Left breakfast at 8 am -- odd looks when I ordered 4 breakfast burritos --  and walked out into a passing thunderstorm.   We waited another 15 minutes until the heaviest rain passed and then rode all morning in a glorious cool rain.

We grabbed lunch at the Brick House Eatery where Barb got to eat her first fried green tomatoes.   They were delicious.

Now we are at the Braham Hotel, a very reasonably price hotel.  $45 a night,  cash only please. You may use the photos to judge.  The proprietor offered to do a load of wash for us and wouldn't accept payment for his service.  Typical of previous bike trips laundry is drying on a makeshift line.

We're doing well and will get back to a longer mileage day tmw.

Sending love and best wishes to you all.