Seems like day 3 and 4 disappeared. After my back-to-back long days, I woke up with sore knees screaming for a break. The Pastor asked me to stay so that the church members could meet me Wednesday night. I was so glad that I did. I immediately felt like family.
Thursday morning the storms came thru and set in for the day. Br Richard hauled Ruby and I to my host for the evening in Gulf Breeze. It was so good to see Georgie and Denny Payne. It’s been a long time since they moved from Murfreesboro to work at their son's church.
This morning, I left early to head towards Panama City. With a good tail wind behind me and my head zeroed in on my ride, Ruby and I made amazing time. Probably one of my best days.
I rode the coast most of way. I love the beach, especially this side, so I decided to get a motel and spend some time watching the waves. Something about the sound of the ocean calms my heart, which I needed today. I also went out to eat at a restaurant alone today but won’t be doing that again anytime soon. I guess that is one of the “first” that I’m not quite ready for. Hopefully, my grandkids won’t mind going with me still.
I am beginning to see light at the end of the journey now. If I can keep up my pace, its looking like I could be dipping Ruby’s tire in the East Coast waters by the end of next week.
But until then, we will keep chipping it off, one day at a time.
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| Richard and Ruby |
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| No riding in this! |
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| Denny and Georgie Payne with Cornel and Major Payne |
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| Norriego Point and Destin Harbour |
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| Ruby and I choose this house 😉 |
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| Beautiful! |
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| Panama City Beach |
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| Welcome to Destin |
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| Welcome to Panama City Beach |
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| Christian Retreat Cottages - my home for the night |
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| I can't believe I ate the whole thing! |
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| Words alone can't describe this! |
So beautiful! I’m glad you decided to stop a while and enjoy it. That’s awesome! You’re so close!! –Hannah
ReplyDeleteGo Vicki Go! But don’t forget to enjoy the journey! See you soon! ♥️
ReplyDeleteAwwww, looks like you a wonderful day! glad you got to see the Payne’s ❤️ that looks like a yummy dinner and beautiful sunset! You’ll have to text me where you got that yummy food! You are moving on sweet sister…see you in a few days!
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ReplyDeleteCoconuts down the street from where i stayed
DeleteI continue to be amazed at your stamina and strength! What a journey! Wish we Could be there with you. See you soon
ReplyDeletethanks Jack
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