02/08 Had to cut today short on account of my knee. Both have been bothering me a little since I first climbed up into the more mountainous central area of the country. Yesterday they were both a little sore but today my left knee really started to smart. Took a couple Advil and that helped. The seat was raised up a half inch to relieve some stress but I think it was too late.

I found a motel in town and went and got some ice next door (and beer). There’s a girl working there who just moved here a couple months ago from Atlanta (she’s Mexican). She even has a Georgian accent. Small world.

90% of the ride today was flat and on a highway with a nice, wide shoulder. That and a strong tailwind made for an easy day.

Update: This place doesn’t give you a key to your room either. If you want back in you have to find someone that works here. With my Spanish sucking as it does being told you don’t get a key is a strange thing to have someone try to explain to you. I noticed that most people just leave their door cracked open. It’ll take me a while to get used to that.

GPX Track

Weather in Morelia when posted:

Temperature: 20 °C, Humidity: 45%, Wind Speed: 8km/hr, Cloud Cover: few clouds