Today was a big riding day though I didn't know it when I woke up. The amount of dew that falls during the night is bordering on ridiculous. It may as well rain each night because everything is soaked come morning time. The tent is just drenched with dew so much dew. Basically, all of the dew made for a late start because I tried to give everything time to dry. So much moist.
BBQ: Down the road I ate some lunch at Fat fellas BBQ and grill in Newport. Had the small BBQ plate with butter beans and fried squash, hush puppies on the side. It made me realize that north Carolina pulled pork is big on vinegar, strong vinegar flavor. Not so much about the smoke or the sauce, the meat itself is strong with vinegar. It is different but also really good, balances out the meat in a nice way.
After that I had to just jet through the southern heat because my campsite was mikes away and I had wasted the entire morning. I think I drank 2 gallons of water all day and just sweat it out, saved time on bathroom breaks I guess.
Did make my goal and arrived in surf city before the sun went down and watched some of the baseball game at a local bar. My campsite is just by the water and I'll be able to hear the waves while I sleep, so luxurious.
Tomorrow is the Vikings game so I'm going to probably motel it so I don't miss the game. Love football.
Trip stats
Hours riding: 7:42.16
Day miles: 112.48
Total miles: 638.86
Average speed: 14.6 mph
Max speed: 30.8 mph
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