We made it to Florida this morning, aka The Sunshine State, and we had our first day of rain. 🤣
It actually just sprinkled most of the morning and didn’t rain hard enough to put rain jackets on. And it’s warm so we didn’t mind the sprinkles a bit.
We could see thunderboomers behind us though, as we road through Orange Beach, Perdido Key and Pensacola and we were determined to “out peddle” them.
What really urged us forward was a planned rendez with Tom’s sister Vickie and her husband, Jim in Milton. We pushed on and arrived to our campground in time for much needed showers and laundry.
It’s getting to be that time of year again… bike travelers abound! There are six of us camping here tonight. Our tandem-riding friends, Dave and Lisa and Mike and Carl from Little Rock showed up shortly after us. They finish Saturday in Gulf Shores and rode from Key West.
We took a short spin on an old road today, and I mean really old. The Old Red Brick Road (old SR 1 which now parallels US 90 just outside of Milton) was built in 1927 and made from bricks. Also known as The Old Spanish Road, it’s one of the few existing brick roads still in use today and used only by walkers, runners and cyclists. It’s a bit bumpy though… I’ll take a bike lane any day.
It was a real treat to see Jim and Vickie who ubered us into Milton and treated us to dinner. Not only did the melted mozz cheese on my lasagna and “real” salad greens put a smile our faces it was good to hear about their weeks spent in Palm Coast and Destin.
Seems like a lot of people from Indy head elsewhere for the winter and I can’t say I blame them. Where to for us in Winter 2024?
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Keep Calm and Pedal On 
Looking good 😎🍀‼️
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Are you getting excited for your diving certification? It’s coming up!
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Been certified. Think will be first ocean dive😎Been in stone quarry over in Ohio
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Yes Florida is the sunshine state! It never rained while we were there last month, and I am well aware of the 4 o’clock pm torrential rains for 10-15 minutes, then the sun comes out and everyone and things are streamed! Haha ! Indy now is 36 degrees and a lovely shade of gray 🙄.. enjoy your pedaling off the brick road! Gulf or Atlantic side while going south?
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Atlantic side. 500 more miles once we finish the Southern Tier route in St. Augustine. We are calling the ride to Key West our bonus ride. 😊
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Welcome to Florida! 🙂
Guess I’m going to have to pay attention now…can’t wait.
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Yep! We need to figure out a rendez!
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Wow!! Florida? You two are cycling maniacs. Love your emails. They are a highlight each day.
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Lol I would NOT call us maniacs. 😂😂😂 We met westbounder Dean today who just started in St. Augustine (a youngster and solo rider). He did 108 miles on his first day! Dang!!
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Love your blog!!!! Hope your have a great ride today!!
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Awww thanks Lisa! So far so good! A little tail wind and no chasing doggos. 👌🏻👌🏻
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Way to go, giys ! You’re nearly there! Just caught up with your blog again today after several days of adventure at beautiful Margs. Heading to Rottnest tomorrow to hopefully meet some quokkas!
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I’m loving all of your pics on FB! When are you coming home? Seems like you’ve been gone forever!
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You’ve been gone longer, Missy! Heading home on the 22nd. When are you all home? We’ll have to meet for lunch
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Lol yes let’s do! And maybe some pickleball (if I remember how to play). Loving all your pics – just beautiful!
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