Gulf Coast, Beware Alligators

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Cycling Gulf Coast, Swimming with Gators - 63.7 miles

I left outer fly open last night and the tent was much cooler but still soaked with dew in the morning. Horrible packing a wet tent. I am so itchy from all the bites and heatspots but hey, the sun is shining on the Gulf Coast, Florida so enough moaning and get on with it. I left Gulf Beach just after 7.00 am and enjoyed the coolness of the morning as I cycled through Pensacola, Pace and Milton. This is an area many of you will be familiar with but as I have never been to America before, it is all new to me. On a quiet Sunday morning I cycled past beautiful houses and promenades hugging the shoreline. I felt I coped better with the heat and humidity of the day. As long as I was cycling I was ok because I created a breeze but get stopped at traffic lights and the heat was oppressive. Took a couple of wrong turns today but the route was very confusing. We had to turn right at Munson Hwy but 3 different Munson Hwy's crossed our path. I arrived eventually but added an extra 5 miles to the journey. We are staying at Blackwater River State Park tonight and when we arrived in camp all went for a swim in the river. Very bravely, I may add, as there was a sign stating 'Caution Alligators'. Families were swimming too so I presume it is quite safe. Anyway, we all survived and no alligators were spotted. Some of the group saw an alligator yesterday, at a creek we crossed, but I haven't see any so far. Feeling fine but have some minor aches and pains - I have tingling in my fingers, probably caused by the constant pressure on my hands and wrists. Anyway as I said, enough moaning....still loving it......

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