San Francisco to St Augustine 3/1/23 to 5/3/23 I completed my bicycle journey that began March 1st in San Francisco. A journey that was planned in 2017 by David and me, but because of life’s circumstances, never moved past the planning stages. After David passed away in Sept 2021, I began to “finish the dreams” we had in our bucket list. One by one, with help from his lifelong friend, Cliff Goodlet, teaching me the many aspects of touring, the Natchez Trace and now the Southern Tier has completed what together David and I were planning. I could never have made it without Cliff being my eyes and ears, routing me from Austin when I went solo and keeping Hendrika and I from being turned around so many times. He “rode “this journey with me from his chair and computer, always having “eyes "on me for my safety. It seemed perfect having him ride the last 50 miles with me. It all ...
It is hard to believe that today I will finish. Alot of different things are going thru my mind this morning as I prepare to ride. I am trying to sort through them, but there are just so many thoughts and emotions tangled together that I wasn’t expecting. For now, I am going to just enjoy the ride and figure out the rest as the day goes. Finished my ride today around 3:30. I am still trying to process is all, but for now, we are celebrating. Full pictures and blog will be posted soon.
My Bike was pre-checked Monday afternoon at the Atlanta Amtrak Station. Tuesday at 9:00 am we boarded our 1st train to New Orleans arriving at 9:06 pm. This is another first experience for me. Can't beat the price and only $20 for Ruby (my bike).
Another great day! Jane
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