The weather was perfect and we had a tailwind for much of the ride, so 60 miles clicked off pretty easily. We went over lots of bridges and rode parallel to the water for much of the day. A lot of the houses are built on stilts which I find unattractive, but are a necessity so close to the water. I took a couple of pictures from the bridge crossing the Gulf Intercoastal Waterway. The last picture from a bridge is when we were entering Pensacola.
A highlight of the day was crossing the Blue Angel Parkway and being entertained by them. They flew in 4 or 6 plane formations and seemed to be having a lot of fun. It made me wonder if you would get used to the noise if you lived in that area.
The pelicans are all around the city, much like our painted lighthouses are in the Portland area. Oops. The Navy pelican got on twice. I'm going to leave it there because last time I tried to cancel one pic, I deleted the whole post.
Wow Jeanne you made it to Florida! So very cool! Love the pics of the coastal country you have cycled through.
ReplyDeleteLook forward to seeing you when you get home. I will never be able to keep up with you now!
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ReplyDeletehurt to see twice as much Navy.
I spent a week + in Destin visiting my Dad.
ReplyDeletedrove there from Pensacola airport but saw none of those fab pelicans of yours.
cool pics.
congrats on mkg it to Florida, means you'll be home soon. :)