This was a fairly long day passing through back roads of Florida. As it was the weekend there were a lot of 'Garage Sales' in front gardens - giving me ideas for selling my bric a brac at home. Stopped at Ichetucknee Springs State Park, beautiful crystal clear water. I haven't mentioned Robert C lately so some of you may be wondering how he is coping. Now that we are in the flatlands, no 'significant' hills, the answer is 'very well'. He is the first to leave, at sunrise, and the last to arrive but he completes every day. He has eaten his way across America, I have never seen someone consume so much food, he is constantly eating. Just before he arrived at the motel today he had a pint of ice-cream and 3 huge doughnuts, that after a beefburger lunch and an 'all you can eat' Chinese meal tonight. I think he must have put on 2 stone. The good news is he is much happier although I think he will be glad to see the trip finished. We all seemed a bit subdued tonight, doing things like signing the van, making leaving plans. Lisa didn't ride today but is fine and will probably ride tomorrow. St. Augustine, where we finish, is America's oldest city, over 400 years old, an interesting place to visit. Tomorrow night we have our final night party so thankfully Tuesday is a short day of 40 miles. The plan is for us to assemble, all wearing our Southern Tier tops, 10 miles outside St Augustine. Together we will cycle to the Atlantic Ocean for the ceremonial dipping of front wheels in the sea. This will be goodbye, as some cyclists are being met by family and will be leaving soon after. My big adventure is nearly at an end....but still loving it....
Yes, your big adventure is coming to an end. What an achievement - well done. We are all so proud of you. Enjoy your final night party. Bring some of the Florida sunshine back with you. Can't wait to meet up and hear all the stories. Take care - Much Love Big Sis Liz.
ReplyDeletehi janice murray assures me you will understand my last we note ,things are comming to the wheel dipping ,looking foreward to hearing your tales when we meet on arran roads ,i am getting ready to go to norway ,and sail through the burns ,can;t spell ffiords ,take care and safe homebye jk
DeleteHi Janice, I,m so glad Lisa is fine to cycle her last day it would have been tragic not to have completed. Congrats to you on your triumphant epic journey of a life time you must feel so good, brilliant. will miss clicking on every day it was exciting. Bye x jan.
ReplyDeleteHi Jan. Glad you have enjoyed blog. Maybe I'll turn left and head for Canada. Feel good, unbelievable really.love xx
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