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HELLO!

Welcome back. Seven years after my first ride across the United States, I am doing it again.

This blog will document my trek.

Day 44 - Dauphin Island (0 miles)

Today was a non riding day, but I was ecstatic to visit with Ian, who flew in from Pittsburgh to see me during the tour. He arrived at 7 pm yesterday and visited until 2 pm today. We walked to the end of Pelican Peninsula, went to Fort Gaines, drove the length of the island, hung out at the dock by the B&B, and went to the DI Indian Shell Mound Park, a popular birdwatching spot. Food stops included Pirates (po’ boy), Harborhouse B&B (full breakfast), Lighthouse Bakery (cinnamon rolls, danish), Skinners Seafood (grouper, shrimp, red potatoes), Dockside Bar (beer), Island Rainbow (ice cream). Ian wanted to make sure my calorie intake was adequate. It is.

Ian and me on Pelican Peninsula

Riders on the bridge to Dauphin Island

A pelican with the bridge

Fort Gaines selfie

Ian on Pelican Peninsula

Near the Dauphin Island Indian Mounds Park

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Lighthouse Bakery, “the” place on Dauphin Island for pecan cinnamon rolls.

Dock by the Harbor House B&B

Paths in the Indian Mounds Park

Sitting at Cadillac Park with great lunch from Skinner’s Seafood

Fishing on the Harbor House B&B dock

Day 45 - Dauphin Island to Pensacola (0 miles due to weather)

Day 43 - Vancleave to Dauphin Island (67.5 miles)