I cycled from Savannah to Brunswick yesterday. A mile shy of yet another century ride. The weather was great if not a little too hot. It has been a long time since my water has heated up during a ride. I cycled through town to Jekyll island. On the north side of the island is a campground, so I headed there. I decided to check in for three nights and tour the island and rest. This used to be a private club for the rich people of the past, like the Rockefeller's.
Today I decided to tour the historic district and the " cottages" of the club era. I also decided to take a three hour guided kayak tour along Jekyll river. It was quite fun and we saw sharks, dolphins, and all kinds of birds. The tide changes six vertical feet from low to high. It was low when we left and rose about four feet during our tour. The tide was not right for a sunset horseback ride, so I skipped that. Instead I had a seafood buffet and then relaxed at the campsite, which is about five or six miles from the island entrance.
This island is a very peaceful place and last night was wonderful with the cover off my tent. I also slept on top of my bag it was so warm. It was great restful looking up and seeing clear sky and the tops of trees swaying in the slight breeze.
I am meeting my mom in Miami next Sunday, so I have some time to kill over the next week. This was one place and now I have to figure out at least one other. Hopefully I can find a not too expensive place to do it in.
Friday, October 30, 2009
Wednesday, October 28, 2009
Georgia on my mind
I made it to just outside Savannah today. Last night I did my first hidden camp. It rained most of the day and there were no campgrounds, motels, or churches with people around so I went a couple miles south of town and found a grove of trees between the road and train track and found a location hidden from view then set up. I made sure the majority of reflective materials were hidden then turned in for the night. It was very restful sleeping on unspoiled ground.
Something happenned in the weather and it didn't drop below 60 overnight. I was in a sauna and today it nearly reached 90. That is a 20 degree difference overnight.
Today was a very relaxing ride except for all the trucks on a shoulderless highway. Most of the traffic was good but a few had some close calls. I rode through the town of Rincon, GA on my way to Savannah. This is the home town of country musician Billy Currington. Georgia so far is a fairly bike friendly state, though it's had its problems.
Today I saw a sign that read, "proffessional auto detial. Yes we open six day week." That's word for word with the misspelling. I also think south Carolina is the trailer home capital. I would say 9/10 to 19/20 houses are single wide and a few double wide.
The other big thing is today is 1/6 my journey down. I just passed through state 8 and passed 2,500 miles! YAY!
Something happenned in the weather and it didn't drop below 60 overnight. I was in a sauna and today it nearly reached 90. That is a 20 degree difference overnight.
Today was a very relaxing ride except for all the trucks on a shoulderless highway. Most of the traffic was good but a few had some close calls. I rode through the town of Rincon, GA on my way to Savannah. This is the home town of country musician Billy Currington. Georgia so far is a fairly bike friendly state, though it's had its problems.
Today I saw a sign that read, "proffessional auto detial. Yes we open six day week." That's word for word with the misspelling. I also think south Carolina is the trailer home capital. I would say 9/10 to 19/20 houses are single wide and a few double wide.
The other big thing is today is 1/6 my journey down. I just passed through state 8 and passed 2,500 miles! YAY!
Saturday, October 24, 2009
Good old rocky top
I made it out of Nashville. I camped a couple more nights in church yards. At Sparta I had a couple trucks pass me and swing into me and one of those succeeded in pushing me off the road. I was able to stay upright and get back on. I then had three cars try and push me off. One pickup followed me for a couple miles on my tail until he got bored and then drove off. I was ready to talk with the police and find a safe place but saw a church across the road and they let me camp.
The next day I came to a town and asked an officer if there was a place to camp and he told me how to get to a place illegally and camp illegally and then I asked about a church and he told me of a way to get to one. The pastor was a little hesitant on me camping being in a small town, but he offered me his home and then decided a motel was closer so the church paid for that and also had a Wednesday night dinner they invited me to. I then learned my uncle stopped right across the road from me on a truck ride he was on.
I made it to north Carolina the next day and decided to stay two nights because the next day was 90% chance of rain. That day ended up being beautiful and I did some hiking and relaxing. Burt and judy also pulled in next to me and we met each other and then burt and I stayed up till about 11 talking about trips we'd taken, cars, music, and other things. It was a very enjoyable time.
I plan on uploading pictures in a couple weeks in Florida when my mom is planning on visiting.
The next day I came to a town and asked an officer if there was a place to camp and he told me how to get to a place illegally and camp illegally and then I asked about a church and he told me of a way to get to one. The pastor was a little hesitant on me camping being in a small town, but he offered me his home and then decided a motel was closer so the church paid for that and also had a Wednesday night dinner they invited me to. I then learned my uncle stopped right across the road from me on a truck ride he was on.
I made it to north Carolina the next day and decided to stay two nights because the next day was 90% chance of rain. That day ended up being beautiful and I did some hiking and relaxing. Burt and judy also pulled in next to me and we met each other and then burt and I stayed up till about 11 talking about trips we'd taken, cars, music, and other things. It was a very enjoyable time.
I plan on uploading pictures in a couple weeks in Florida when my mom is planning on visiting.
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