March 4, 2025
Day 1. I sleep in a bus (but it’s not what you think)
No Wi-Fi in the bus so this journal entry had to wait but today you get two entries -isn’t that great? (unless this rhyming scheme is not what you’d wish and you find it plebeian and rather childish.)
Out at dawn I’m hitting the road but first a stop for breakfast to intake my caloric load. McDonald’s has hot coffee and a sausage McMuffin. It may not be haute cuisine, but it’s better than nothin’.

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Nine miles on the road and I turned upscale as the route diverted onto the St Augustine Palatka trail. A ribbon of asphalt through the wild which got me off the road and I smiled.

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A fast decent from the causeway requires a bit of chutzpah as one makes their way into Palatka. I passed Angels diner, supposedly the oldest in the state. It was too early for lunch but I hear it’s great. I passed two others cyclists and called out “bonjour!” -it’s always great to talk with other cyclists on tour.

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At 45 miles I stopped in Florahome for a break. I felt it was necessary as my butt began to ache. The fountains water was cloudy, it seemed off-kilter. Good thing I brought my Kathadin water filter.

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I arrived at my destination full of anticipation. It’s a converted school bus parked in the host’s driveway outfitted with a bed, kitchen, and bath it’s just perfect for a one night stay.

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Today's ride: 78 miles (126 km)
Total: 78 miles (126 km)
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