I drove up to Hartwell yesterday and stayed in the most ridiculous hotel room. When I booked it I assumed it would be just a big jet tub, but it turned out to be an actual 3 person Jacuzzi, in the corner of the room, a few feet from the bed. I enjoyed it despite the weirdness.

Today I’m on the bus heading for the starting town; I have to get back to my truck using only my bicycle. Based on the people here at the shuttles, this is a vastly different crowd than at RAGBRAI. I keep hearing people disparagingly call RAGBRAI just a big party, so I’m assuming this will be a lower-key affair. I’m sure there will still be beer though.

Bad news though, I was so intent on getting here on time, I FORGOT TO GET COFFEE. This will be priority number one when I get off this bus.

Had dinner and a beverage at the Rome City Brewhouse. Pretty quiet here at the outdoor camping area. No music, no partying. Time to find the shower truck then turn in… it’s already 8pm!!