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Saturday 28 April 2012
Sweet Home Alabama - Dauphin Island 70.2 miles
Didn't sleep at all well last night with the cacophony of frogs, ducks, Dan snoring then Todd joining in for good measure. What a racket, it is how I imagine the jungle to be. However another beautiful, sunny day beckoned and I had to prepare my weary self for the ride, 70.2 miles to Dauphin Island in Mobile Bay. Mostly flat roads with a poor hard shoulder which meant traffic came a bit close at times. It is strange now, how 70 miles means nothing to us, we just get on on the bikes and do it. I cycled mostly on my own, I think I covered 40 miles without seeing any of the group. We miss each other as we pop into shops, cafe etc. We passed through the state line and have now entered Alabama, my 7th state. Will not be here long as we leave it tomorrow. The southern states are some of the poorest in the country but on this route there is no evidence of that. We cycled through Bayou La Batre where the shrimp boat scenes in Forrest Gump were filmed. We are right down south in the Gulf of Mexico and to reach the Island had to cycle over a long causeway and very steep bridge. It was lovely to see and smell the sea again. The camp site is next to the ferry port, and it is just like being back home listening to the announcements. We will take the ferry when we leave tomorrow. Out in the bay I counted 8 oil platforms, but there are probably more. As the sun set, I walked out to the point where Fort Gaines is situated, scene of a major battle during the Civil War. Very hot and humid in the tent tonight, and there are midges about, a little reminder of home.....however I am still loving it...
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