Day’s distance: 86 miles (approx) Total trip distance: 7,448 miles The weather was cool in the morning, maybe the low 50’s, but it was ideal in the afternoon with temperatures in the mid 70’s and the skies mostly sunny. I woke up about 6am and took a shower before having coffee in one of the outdoor covered gathering places in Willville. I met several other … Continue reading Southern States Tour – Day 41

It was mostly cloudy in the morning and mostly sunny in the afternoon. Despite the sun, the temperature was about 15 to 20 degrees cooler than the prior day – a welcome relief. Day’s distance: 381 miles Total trip distance: 7,382 miles As mentioned in my prior post, I changed my travel plans to avoid Myrtle Beach over the long weekend. Instead, I decided to … Continue reading Southern States Tour – Day 40

The skies were clear and the temperatures reached 96 above the road surface near Savannah, where the reported temperature was 94 when I arrived at 4pm. The winds above Jacksonville were moderate but they were blowing mostly right at me, so the motorcycle wasn’t impacted too much. Day’s distance: 242 miles Total trip distance: 7,001 miles I woke up to a beautiful sunrise over Daytona … Continue reading Southern States Tour – Day 39

Up until about 5pm, the weather was typical of the last week in the Keys. That means mostly sunny, highs on the road up to 90. About 5pm, I encountered storm clouds followed by thunderstorms and a brief downpour. Day’s distance: 257 miles Total trip distance: 6,759 miles My objective today was to get an early start and get to Cape Canaveral about noon. The … Continue reading Southern States Tour – Day 38

Today’s weather was mostly sunny with highs of 92 on the road near Miami. Winds were light along the coast and the air was calm inland. Day’s distance: 200 miles Total trip distance: 6,502 miles With my Key West stay completed, I returned to the road today. I had a great stay in Key West and can’t express enough my appreciation to my wonderful hosts … Continue reading Southern States Tour – Day 37

Today was my last full day in Key West. The weather was mostly sunny with temperatures in the mid 80’s, again 🙂 It was a relaxed day for me. I walked along the beach and spent a little time in the pool both in the morning and then again in the late afternoon. Each time I saw one of the neighbors, I was sure to … Continue reading Southern States Tour – Day 36