Day 44 E. Palatka, FL to St. Augustine, FL

April 12, 2021

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Mike WebbKen and Franci,
Huge congratulations to both of you and your amazing team of riders. We are all very impressed with this huge accomplishment, and overjoyed that it was a safe trip.
Anxious to see you back home again in Bellingham.
Mike
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3 years ago

Francie GassThank you, Mike!
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3 years ago

Our last day...we woke up excited and even a little teary. For six weeks, we have ridden a bike every day but 5, and most of those days, we on the road for 7 hours. It will be quite an adjustment to come back to regular life!

Team huddle before our last day on the road together

The weather today was gorgeous; some clouds in the a.m. but cloudless by 10.

Part of our route went along the St. Johns River which in this area looks more like two large lakes. It enters the ocean in Jacksonville where it narrows to normal river size.

We rode to St. Augustine Beach (community east of St. Augustine proper). Seymour's pickleball buddies were standing on the corner of the public beach parking lot with signs and balloons! The police noticed and blocked traffic so we could easily turn left into the parking lot! Felt very special!

We had a celebratory dinner and said some goodbyes...the rest will be tomorrow morning. It is very hard parting with people we have enjoyed so much.

On to the next journey...whatever that may be.

Today's ride: 44 miles (71 km)
Total: 44 miles (71 km)

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Jeanna & Kerry SmithCongratulations on your accomplishment. Well done!
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3 years ago

Kathleen JonesWell done! enjoy your rest.
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Steven BanCongrats, Francie and Ken, on a magnificent physical, mental and emotional accomplishment!!
Thank you for taking us along for the ride!
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Julie Gasscongratulations! What an amazing accomplishment. We have really enjoyed reading your daily blog. Thank you for taking us along on your incredible journey! Julie
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Ken GassTo Jeanna & Kerry SmithThanks everyone for your congratulations. Beyond our 12 months of preparation, we owe a lot for achieving our goal to the support of Dennis, Tom & Elli of Cycle of Life Adventures and our fellow riders Rocio, Theresa, Tony, Seymour & Jerr.
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Joann JohnsonCongratulations on an epic and challenging adventure! Well done!!!!
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