Coast to Coast

37 Riding days, 4 Days off, just under 2800 miles, 9 states, and 3 flats (all in two days) = San Diego CA to St Augistine FL and completion of Crossing # 3

Both Patty and I finished safely yesterday. Patty was a little ahead of me and was sitting on the beach at Anastasia State Park when I arrived. She did a great job in support and can now say she drove the camper from coast to coast.

We really must have "road angels" because even though I have had the wind in my face for most of the last 2000 miles, the only day I got wet on the bike was day one as I was leaving San Diego. Other than that I have beat the rain every day.

We are going to enjoy the beach and the local area for a few days and just relax. Patty did a 13 mile run this morning on the beach and I just went for a long walk. We then plan to head up towards the Appalachian Trail and provide a little "trail magic" before heading home.

This was an interesting crossing and much different then the other two. Being on the bike in traffic every day is just a different experience and not as relaxing as paddling the river or hiking a trail. I also do not think it was as demanding physically.

I am always glad to complete a huge task like this and I really enjoyed the experience and the people I met. Once I complete a crossing I don't know if I would want to do the same trip again, because there are so many other things to do.

As I always say, Life is short, experience as many things as you can and always find things that will challenge you.

HOW HAVE YOU CHALLENGED YOURSELF LATELY?

See you soon.

Jeff