Roads less Traveled - Heading South For a Promise of A Warmer Winter - CycleBlaze

February 16, 2019

Roads less Traveled

Crystal River to Hernando Beach

Time to say goodbye to Jeanna. She is a wonderful lady.
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Kerry rode with us all the way to where we met Mike who is our warmshower host for tonight. Hugs to Kerry. We hope to see both Kerry and Jeanna again going up the Atlantic Coast!

Mike took us through the Chassahowitzka Wildlife Management Area.
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It was beautiful. Florida Jungle.
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We visited the distillery near the end.
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Beautiful place with this big pond.
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Horses.
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We got a tour of how whiskey and rum are made.
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The barrels are stored in the containers and they heat up inside and cook!
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we got samples of whiskey, rum and moonshine!
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And a daquiri!
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Then we visited The Eagles Nest Sink which is a place scuba divers go with caves under the pond that go for 300 feet.
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Emma is testing the water.
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In she goes.
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Mike took a picture of us.
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Here we are at our Warmshower house looking right next to the water.
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Aaron is the youngest of three boys. Very sweet.
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Mike and Aaron.
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Good night!
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Today's ride: 41 miles (66 km)
Total: 4,976 miles (8,008 km)

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Nancy MathisrudHow are my crazy friends doing? Miss you and it looks like you are having fun :)
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Janet Anspach-RickeyTo Nancy MathisrudWe have temps in the 80s today so out comes the arm protectors snd sun block. Can you believe it? We are sitting in the shade having lunch. Scallops! Yum.
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Nancy MathisrudTo Janet Anspach-RickeyWe still have snow, the roads are bare. Bob is off to the BARN and I am quilting. Life is good. Be careful in the sunshine :)
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Janet Anspach-RickeyTo Nancy MathisrudIt's 80 degrees here!!! Beautiful ride today. 10 more to go. Staying with Emma's neighbor's brother and wife. Looking forward to meeting them.
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Nancy MathisrudTo Janet Anspach-RickeyEnjoy ...looks like you are
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Janet Anspach-RickeyTo Nancy MathisrudYou too! I think of you every time we pass a Quilting store!
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