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Day 14: Blue Angels & Air Museum Marks Two Weeks on the Road

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R&R at Pensacola Naval Air Station, FL

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What a show!

We got up early but not to ride. We did ride about a mile, but it was to see the Blue Angels perform their practice routine. It was good that we got there about 07:30 because it turned out to be a standing room only crowd.

It was an excellent show.

I was a little shocked when we first got there. They had coffee and donuts for sale but wanted $6.00 for the coffee. They would only sell you coffee in a special cup. They tried to tell us it was for liability reasons that they could not use paper or styrofoam cups. What B.S.

Anyway, after the air show we walked over to the Air Museum and spent a lot of time looking at planes. I have been to a lot of air museums and this one is one of the best.

Went to the base PX. Got a few things, came back to our tent site, did some laundry, worked on our bikes and more or less just relaxed. Got the map out and planned tomorrow’s ride.

We will finally be out of Florida.

Next time I hear FL has no hills I will bring that person up here!

Until tomorrow, ride safe.
Chuck

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T-minus-2: Camping St. Augustine

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Today was the day we left for St. Augustine to begin the ride. After picking up Bob and his gear, we all headed to the East Coast with the RV to camp at Anastasia State Park. This park is right on the Atlantic Ocean, and the end point — or beginning —  for many cyclists who ride the Adventure Cycling Association Southern Tier Route.

Chuck & Shadow relaxing at the campsite

We settled in at our campsite, then emptied the RV of bike gear so Bob could do some exploring on his bike.

Bob re-assembling his bike

Later we had a dinner of pigs-in-blankets, BBQ beans, and Bob’s special salad.

Making plans for tomorrow before dinner

Apparently Bob really likes to cook. He made this salad, and he told us about some home-made chili he made this weekend, and he brought some home-made spit pea soup with him for lunch.

Bob's salad

We decided that tomorrow we’ll watch Cheryl test out her new kayak, then we’ll go into downtown St. Augustine to see the lighthouse, fort, and whatever else looks interesting.