Every experience a good experience

October 21st - Brooksville, FL
Oaks Motel
Mileage: 127 km
Total mileage: 6,023 km

I think someone died here. Not only the smell is an indicator, but the whole atmosphere of this place. I am staring at a bug right now that is as big as a Chihuahua.

I am writing of the shack we are staying in, part of the Oaks Motel. The small shack is so old that I'm sure the pilgrims built it. Surrounded by huge Live Oak trees with moss on the branches hanging down like curtains in the darkness it is a backdrop for a horror movie. I keep thinking that we are going to be locked inside and corn fed until sausage making time.

We ended up here after putting in a lengthy day battling the wind. No campground in this town and this being the only hotel or motel. I'm not going to be thrilled if we pass a Days Inn leaving this town tomorrow. Every experience is a good experience though, it's kind of humorous.

We left Cheifland this morning south on Hwy 98. We cycled through Otter Creek, Inglis, Crystal River and Homosassa Springs. All interesting communities. Crystal River had loads of RV Parks. The winter Floridians are beginning to arrive.

We continued on to Brooksville. Approximately 20 miles from Brooksville we were again treated to a very pretty ride. The road narrowed to two lane and the big trees closed in. Periodic ranches at the roadside and hills. This stretch was inland. Most all of the coastal riding has been flat.

Tomorrow we will head south on Hwy 41 hoping to find the easiest way through Tampa. We don't want to have to muscle any 4 wheelers.