Thursday, April 21, 2011

Day 53 Palatka to St. Augustine

Travelling through America, one notices that even small towns all have churches, banks, and mortuaries. Generally the churches are grand, the banks stately, and the mortuaries dignified. In poor areas, this continues to hold true. Homes, schools, public buildings may be decrepit, but these other edifices seem unaffected. It must be a reflection of our values. Not intending to demean these institutions, but surely our youth, infrastructure, and living conditions deserve more merit.

Today I was favored with benign winds, clear skies, good roads, and a short 40 mile ride. What a difference from yesterday's wet, harrowing marathon. Cruising through St. Augustine, I had to search for a half an hour to find some beach to dip my front tire. And so, the deed is done. Tomorrow, I will see St. Augustine and compose an epilogue.

4 comments:

  1. Dr. Bob we are extremely glad that you have made your 3,000 plus miles without any major misfortunes. Also we hope that you have found some solace from your journey.

    Steve and Liddy Caravello

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  2. So happy to know someone who will not ever have the regret of wishing you had done this grand thing. I hope it has helped and the memory of this accomplishment and the good it has also done for other people helps on your future quests.

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  3. Congratulations on finishing this amazing journey. We look forward seeing you back in California.Roy

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  4. AMEN! THANKS FOR SHARING YOUR AWESOME JOURNEY WORDS ESCAPE ME FOR WHAT YOU ARE FEELING! I HAVE 2 DAUGHTERS AND WOULD BE DEVASTATED IF ANYTHING EVER HAPPENED TO THEM I AM LOOKING FORWARD TO RIDING WITH YOU WHEN YOU GET BACK! GOD BLESS!

    JODY HARSHBARGER

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