Day 63: Bloomington, IN to North Vernon, IN

Today's Mileage: 64
Total Mileage: 3151

It was hard to say good-bye to Andy and Victoria. We had such a good time in Bloomington that we didn't get on the road until almost 10 a.m.

The day started out overcast and humid, and soon turned to really hot and humid. Luckily, the ride was mellow except for a couple surprise hills that popped up out of nowhere. We were making good time, stopping only for a brief look around a flea market and lunch in Columbus. We had some delicious pasta salad and more of the birthday cake that Victoria had packed for us.

When we got to North Vernon, the campground wasn't where Google had said it would be, but a friendly local pointed us in the right direction. Muscatatuck County Park was a real gem. We were covered in sweat but felt a lot better after cool showers.

Debbie and I didn't feel like riding back into town to find food, because there was one REALLY steep hill into the campground and we didn't feel like getting sweaty and gross all over again. Fortunately for us, we lucked into a ride into Old Vernon from a nice guy in a Jeep. Dinner was at a cute log cabin restaurant, and by the time we were finished eating, the evening air had become cool and bearable. The mosquitoes, however, were neither cool nor bearable.