Tuesday, April 28, 2009

Perry to High Springs, FL

Nancy was sag today so I set out early on my own. I shortly caught up with Laurie, Connie and Jan C. The three of them tend to ride in a loose paceline so I joined in. We made great time and I enjoyed the 76 mile day.

When we got to Ichetucknee Springs we all took our shoes off and cooled our feet. When we got to the park the sign said no swimming due to high waters. It turns our we heard later that a ranger came by and told some of the later women it was OK to swim. Oh well, I enjoyed the cool water on my feet anyway.

After I checked into the motel I went to find Lois S and we rode into the town of High Springs. We found a wonderful place for a late lunch. For dinner I only ate salad because of the late lunch.

Entering Suwannee County

Suwannee River

Branford

Florida wildflowers

Wildflowers along bike trail.

More wildflowers

Ichetucknee Springs

Ichetucknee Springs

Ichetucknee Springs

Max, a fellow traveler . He left San Diego from Dog beach two days before we did.

Max gives a washer and dryer to people he meets along the way!

turtles resting as we went over a bridge.

More turtles!

3 comments:

Fe-lady said...

Yeah for Florida! That water is beautiful and I love the turtle pictures AND the washer/dryer story! Too cute!

Anonymous said...

And you went over the bridge. Thumbs up to that!

Nikki

rogersga2002@aol.com said...

Hey Patty - Florida looks ideal for bicyclist. Dare I say how close you are to St. Augustine? I will really miss following your thoughts, photos, stories, etc. when you return home!Georgia