Day 56: Palatka
Eventually all good things have to come to and end, and so we approach the end of this Southern Tier cycle tour accross the Southern States of America, having travelled some 3,000
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Day 55: Gainsvile
So little sleep was had last night, what with the open air music playing until 1.30am; golf buggies with drunkards and merry makers zooming by the tents; and someone playing their car
Day 55: Gainsvile
So little sleep was had last night, what with the open air music playing until 1.30am; golf buggies with drunkards and merry makers zooming by the tents; and someone playing their car
Day 54: Suwannee Music Park
So for once in my life I got to cross the Suwannee (River) rather than be up it! And now for a view up it Tonight we are camping at the Spirit of
Day 53: Waukeenah (Rest Day)
For our rest day I was greated with news that was less than good. It would appear that following an insect bite my leg has become infected such that I am now on
Day 52: Waukeenah
Lou celebrated his 80th birthday today. We had a birthday breakfast at which he was presented with kind words and gifts. Here we see Lou off to take a photo of his decorated
Day 51: Midway
Yes, as the name suggests, Midway is neithr here nor there. It is however, our place of rest for tonight. So we should be thankful that we will be somewhere closer to here
Day 50: Marianna
Here we see Jo and Lou relaxing after a 63 mile cycle ride with temperatures into the 30s°C. Just four ice creams consumed by me today: 1 Magnum Infinity; 1 Strawberry Fruiticle;
Day 49 DeFuniak Springs
Here we see a gaggle of cyclists relaxing at the campsite after an easy 45 mile cycle. Today was Sue's birthday. Here we see her licking the cake cutting knife, which
Day 48: Holt
The best laid plans of mice and men .... As a consequence of the biblical quantities of rain that befell the Florida area 3 days ago (26.5 inches in 48 hours!) today we
Day 47: Pensacola (Naval Air Base)
Today we took the 8am ferry from Dauphine Island to the mainland. Whilst on the ferry I was entertained by a dancing sea gull. DancingGull.mp4 [http://vimeo.com/93696822] from dpalmer001 [http:
Day 46: Dauphine Island
A great day of cycling, and the first without a headache since the crash. So I'm well on the road to recovery. Here is a photograph of a Longhorn (The bigger
Day 45: Vancleave
Back on the road again for an easy 80 miles on a sunny April day. Last night there was some heavy rain, thunder and lightning and the campsite we were supposed to travel
Day 44: Another Rest Day in New Orleans and Poplarville
So awoke in New Orleans and started the day with Eggs Benedict Po Boy Style accompanied by a Macchiatto and orange juice and Stanley's. The eggs were a little undercooked, but
Day 43: New Orleans (Rest Day)
Today Sue drove us all to New Orleans where we shall spend the night. Arrived at midday. So it was sightseeing in the French Quarter in the afternoon, followed by a meal in
Day 42: Poplarville
So it was the first ride following the wee bike crash, probably the worst accident I've had in just over fifty years. Managed 50 odd miles, before retiring to the van
Day 41: Kentwood
This morning I was feeling a bit beat up, but not as much as anticipated. So, a good start to the day! At 7.30am I set of with Perry and Lep (our
Day 40: Major Disaster (Jackson)
The first thing to say is that I have had better days and that I will get better. All injuries appear to be superficial, as can be seen in the following to photographs.
Day 39: Morganza
Last night we were visited by Raccoons, as evidanced by the paw prints on Cathy's pannier. Photograph of the lake at Chicot State Park, taken this morning at the start of
Day 38: Chicot State Park
Today was a short day of cycling. We all dashed to the campsite so that we could be washed and ready to go for a 3pm depart to the Bayou for some etouffee
Day 37: Oberlin
Louisiana is flat, which means that the average speeds have increased. Although it is flat Louisiana does have a mountain: Driskill Mountain at a height of 163 (535)! On arrival at Oberlin Inn
Day 36: Merryville (Louisiana)
So today we left Texas behind and entered Louisiana (Dog Country!) the Creole State. Tonight the Ladies of Merryville Historical Society are cooking for us a traditional Cajun meal, which should be interesting,
Day 35: Silsbee
So today the road kill count was noticeably higher than previously encountered: a dog, a squirrel, 3 large birds, 1 totty (small) bird, a raccoon, an armadillo, various kills that were so splattered
Day 34: Coldsprings (Sunday Houses)
Anyone for a spot of basketball practice? No Parking These creatures are Brahmas, originally from India. It would appear that they are not very tasty but, will eat almost anything and are highly