Day 4 - Rest Day

Today was a rest day in Milledgeville, Georgia.

The city was the capital of Georgia from 1804 to 1868.

In 1868, during Reconstruction after the Civil War, the capital was moved to to Atlanta. Milledgeville was felt to have too many ties to the old south.

We visited the old Georgia Statehouse and Governor's Mansion.

On nearby signs the history of slavery in the area was not glossed over, nor was General Sherman’s destruction of important Confederate structures in the city.

Already a humid day before noon, we stopped at a highly recommended coffee shop, Morning Grind.

We were warmly welcomed by staff immediately upon entering, and after talking they recommended the Sunshine Surge Smoothy.

After a stop at a local bike shop for some odds and ends, we found ourselves at Stacked, a local sandwich shop. The signature club was a big portion and delicious.

A stop at a BRAG (Bicycle Ride Across Georgia) welcoming business for a beer, and then across the street to look at a used book store for some old first editions of favorites. We both left with a few first editions of old favorites and a few new reads.

Some more stretching and a nap, then it was time for dinner.

We went to BiBa's Italian. I got Veal Parmesan. Loads of sauce, almost hard to tell there was pasta under there!

Back to the room. Final packing and some before bed stretching. Tomorrow will be the longest ride of the week.