Yup it’s officially H*O*T 84.2 today and the only respite from the heat was a bike ride with 6 mph winds where even the wind hitting you was scorching your flesh or heating up your black helmet, jacket and trousers.

Our 75 mile journey to Florida City saw us skirt into the Everglades before tomorrow’s mammoth hike on the Tamaimi Trail or Alli Alley (gulp). I had a hair cut with Ann from New Yak as she called it and a Triple Zero buzz cut, although how you get triple zero I have no idea.

The trek tomorrow is approx 125 miles through the glades and the chance to see gators sunning themselves on the road. Tip for all you bikers out there, if you are driving near nasty hungry beasties, always carry a pillion passenger that can’t run faster than you!