Pensacola Naval Air Station, FL to Dauphin Island, AL
52 miles

Another Post by Chuck!

Today's route - including ferry ride

Last night just before we turned in for the night, fellow camper, Al Wise, came over and told us that a thunderstorm with high winds was supposed to hit the area about 01:00.
He said we could use his truck to get out of the weather if we wanted. He then went over to his  campsite and drove it and parked it next to our tents. We were really impressed that a guy we never meet before would do which a thing for strangers. We can’t thank him enough for the offer.

The weather didn’t hit but the threat was there. We got up early and it was nice to have a dry tent to pack-up and get on the road.

Alabama here we come.

The ride was the best we have had on our whole trip so far, we had a tailwind all the way to the Ferry. It was the kind of ride you dream of. All we had to do was lift our legs and let them drop and just guide our bike.

Oil Rig off FL / AL coast as we wait for the Ferry to Dauphin Island

Just before we got to the Ferry, about 5 miles out, we got a sudden rain shower and no place to get out of the rain, so we got soaked. Not complaining; it still was the best ride yet and we were finally out of Florida, Yeah!

Nasty weather again

Trying to keep the bike bags dry

The Ferry Ride to Dauphin Island was great. Only $5! Now that’s a good deal.

Bob watching the waves

Chuck watching the bikes

Bob and I are staying in this nice warm motel tonight:

Where we're staying but with rain, lightning, and flooded parking lot...

Nice pic, right? But THIS is what it looks like outside our door right now:

Ride long or short but ride safe,
Chuck
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