Wasabi
For the numerical:
Today's distance: 72 (longest thus far)
New trip maximum speed: 29.2 mph
Straight out of the gate this morning and the wind clipped our forward progress. Not a horrendous headwind, but enough to thicken the sauce and slow the pour. We plugged along for about 10 miles next to the railroad tracks, grinding.
Then the small town of Port Salerno. Marinas. Strip mall bait shops. Marine consignment stores. Private docks, canals, and power boats. The road yanked us around many curves and past enormous banyan trees that offered welcome shade. We climbed up and over the Intracoastal Waterway on one of the many bridges thus far. Beautiful views from the top of the arch, and then a speedy descent back to the beach.
Lots of people in Florida are interested in our trip. I shook hands with a man at the grocery store when he wished us well. Yesterday, I met a man named Karl who recommends the bar "Land Ho" in a small town called Orleans on Cape Cod.
There were stretches of quiet miles with chemically blue water in enormous holding ponds at a power plant. Then miles of activity with busy beaches and families enjoying the sunshine. Back to oceanfront mansions and lonely stretches of sand.
Today required determination. The wind stole speed and the distance fully tenderized my rump.
Highlights included seeing dolphins, an idyllic stop for lunch, and tortoises crawling in the brush at the side of the road.
Pictures will have to wait till later. We are hiding from many persistent bugs inside our tent and the camera is outside. The Vero Beach Kampground puts their tent campers next to a large pond of standing water. (To encourage them to purchase RV's for a better spot?)
Thanks for reading.
Update:
Today's distance: 72 (longest thus far)
New trip maximum speed: 29.2 mph
Straight out of the gate this morning and the wind clipped our forward progress. Not a horrendous headwind, but enough to thicken the sauce and slow the pour. We plugged along for about 10 miles next to the railroad tracks, grinding.
Then the small town of Port Salerno. Marinas. Strip mall bait shops. Marine consignment stores. Private docks, canals, and power boats. The road yanked us around many curves and past enormous banyan trees that offered welcome shade. We climbed up and over the Intracoastal Waterway on one of the many bridges thus far. Beautiful views from the top of the arch, and then a speedy descent back to the beach.
Lots of people in Florida are interested in our trip. I shook hands with a man at the grocery store when he wished us well. Yesterday, I met a man named Karl who recommends the bar "Land Ho" in a small town called Orleans on Cape Cod.
There were stretches of quiet miles with chemically blue water in enormous holding ponds at a power plant. Then miles of activity with busy beaches and families enjoying the sunshine. Back to oceanfront mansions and lonely stretches of sand.
Today required determination. The wind stole speed and the distance fully tenderized my rump.
Highlights included seeing dolphins, an idyllic stop for lunch, and tortoises crawling in the brush at the side of the road.
Pictures will have to wait till later. We are hiding from many persistent bugs inside our tent and the camera is outside. The Vero Beach Kampground puts their tent campers next to a large pond of standing water. (To encourage them to purchase RV's for a better spot?)
Thanks for reading.
Update:
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| Shade is good |
I hate the wind! Katie & Kellie here this weekend. Had tamales made by the lady at the Poway farmer's market. Muy rico senor. Hope the wind dies down. Stay safe and practice saying, "You-all" which should be very useful for the upcoming miles.
ReplyDeleteI hate the wind too, but even worse are bugs that fly in you face, up your nose and for vegetarians it’s really bad in your mouth! And as for bugs when you are camping! Have you thought about an RV????? Enjoy the swimming and the wildlife. Xxx
ReplyDeleteHi.. it’s Diane. Vijay’s neighbor. So exciting. But wow. Hope all goes well and be safe. Can’t wait til you return.
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