Was so Tired when I woke up. Went down for breakfast & slowly eat as much as I could. Saw on TV that a crane had collapsed in NY killing people. Also saw severe weather warning for Saturday. Decided to reduce the mileage for the day & head for Sturbridge.
Hit the road about 11am. It was hot but I was cycling through forest which gave shade & just a light breeze. Couldn't get over how much forest there was. Outside a nice wee town called Oxford I stopped for a bite to eat & was joined by two cyclists, Mike & Elizabeth & they told me I was on the right road for where I wanted to go. Took off again and about 5miles down the road after a great downhill stretch I joined Route 20 W, a fairly busy road which would take me the 15 miles to Sturbridge. The road was undulating with ok climbs & long sweeping downhills. The bike still felt so heavy. Got to Sturbridge around 4pm after taking a 4 mile detour which according to my map would take to the village ended up back on route 20 & went into a tourist office. The two ladies there was great. Found out about a cheap campsite which was 5 miles back the road I'd come but I just didn't have the energy to back track. I went back in & asked about the cheapest motel option around & she gave me a discount voucher for one nearby. $42 which was ok considering. Turned out it was gorgeous old inn from 18th century so I was delighted. Got in, Got food in a supermarket nearby, went back to the room & watched Boston Celtics qualify for NBA finals. Slept with an eye on the weather.
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