My motel has a laundry room!!

I've been hand-washing my clothes since Buffalo. There just hasn't been anything convenient anywhere. I must admit my gloves were really starting to smell.

Speaking of smelling, pig farms smell bad. Very bad.

Today sucked.

First I had the thunder shower in the morning. After waiting an hour and a half I finally get back on the road. Riding in wet pavement gets mud and water all over you and your bags.

Then it rained again. I was expecting it because of the maps, but ugh. It got a little heavy once and was light for the most part but it's really no fun to ride in the rain. It finally cleared up at 1.

My speedometer decided to stop working for 5 minutes. I've got no idea what that was all about. Maybe I should get a new one at the next bike shop.

Getting into Henderson was a pain because some roads I was supposed to take were closed due to construction. It ended up saving me 5 miles but put me on a slightly dicey road.

And finally, you guessed it: 10 to 15 mph headwinds all day.

I can't wait to get out of Kentucky. Between the rumble strips, the rain, the hills, the construction, and the 2-way stop signs in cities (4-way is better) I've had enough of this state. I'm in Illinois in 30 miles.

I did 60 miles and I'm in Morganfield at a very nice motel for what it costs.