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Day 53- Perry FL

 We had a very windy night which made for a great sleeping. I set an alarm for 1:00 AM so I could see the Artemis unmanned moon rocket launch, but when I got up I found it had been pushed back and well, 70 miles, so I chose sleep over history.

It was gray when we got up, and gray as we headed out. And chilly! I wished I’d opted for leggings over my shorts but was happy to have gloves. Small victories.The temp said it was almost 60 – my body threw the BS flag. I was cold all day.

Not much to say about this ride. We had a 20 mile bike path that took us off route 98 for a while.

We met another Bike traveler named Tony who had been on the road since June 26. 

He started in Connecticut and rode to Indianapolis, then back towards Pittsburgh where he rode the trails to DC. He then went to Key West and is now on his way to New Orleans. We asked questions about his gear (there wasn’t much!) and traded a few stories and wished each other well.

We got off the trail and crossed the St Marks River in Newport.


There isn’t much between here and Perry, our destination, except road construction and bad shoulders that were virtually unrideable. We spent about 10 miles trying not be pushed off the road by impatient drivers. We were marginally successful. 

We’re now nestled into the Perry KOA, where we expect temps to dip into the 40s before daybreak. My tent will be very cozy. I’ll be sleeping with my hat on.

Things I learned today:

  • Life is short. Eat the M&Ms
  • Everything is funnier around a campfire.

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  1. AnonymousNovember 17, 2022 at 4:38 AM

    For sure, eat the M&Ms, preferably the almond ones. So, will you be done next Wednesday? What are your Thanksgiving plans?Debbie

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    1. AnonymousNovember 17, 2022 at 5:45 PM

      Thanksgiving will be in Melbourne with Greg’s awesome 99 year old aunt, her daughter and Greg’s sister. Leaving for home on the following Saturday with the rest of humanity.

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  2. AnonymousNovember 18, 2022 at 5:00 AM

    Sounds wonderful....you certainly you can eat many extra pieces of pie! I am interested in hearing how it feels to sleep in a bed again. All the ladies and I have so many other questions for you. It would be great if you can set up a zoom call with all of us when you get back. Love to you. Debbie

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