50.12 miles from Lee Florida to Tallahassee

Chris: Highlight of my day was meeting this kind man named Shorty Boy who sensed my distress when I stopped at a gas station and discovered my bike lock was back at the camp site. He offered to watch my bike while I went inside. We talked awhile and I asked him to tell me about his town. Turns out it’s where Ray Charles was raised. The statute in his honor was a block out of my way though and that was just too far. Shorty Boy worked as a corrections officer for many years and we talked about what hard work that is. He now spends his time helping out people in need. It was such a pleasure talking to you Shorty Boy. I appreciate your help and value our talk and your good work in your town.