December 2011

Pensacola -> Pensacola Beach

31 December 2011

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It was New Years Eve and I had less than 30 miles of riding to get to my destination for the day so I slept in and didn’t stir until past 9am. When I got up I was treated to breakfast and a relaxing morning while talking with Susann and her family. They mentioned that [...]

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Mobile -> Pensacola

30 December 2011

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After a rest day in Mobile, I was ready to go again. I hadn’t done much exploring, but was successful at knocking a few things off my to-do list which is always good. Crossing Mobile Bay is done either by going under a tunnel or taking a decent diversion north to cross a bridge and [...]

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Biloxi -> Mobile

28 December 2011

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Having got less than 5 hours sleep on my last night in New Orleans, I was happy to get a full night. After a cup of PG Tips with breakfast, John asked me to explain Couchsurfing to him. When I’d done so, he was sold on the idea and has now signed up. While I [...]

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New Orleans -> Biloxi

27 December 2011

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I had originally been thinking of staying in New Orleans for Christmas & New Year, but was eager to get back on my bike and with Diana & Martina leaving to go to Miami it made sense. I still knew people in town, but I’d seen the key parts of town. US-90 and I-10 head [...]

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Pecan Island -> Norco -> New Orleans

24 December 2011

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A tornado watch had meant that my stay with Juanita & Chris in Pecan Island was extended to two nights, but Juanita made sure I would get to New Orleans for Christmas. Even though she had left the house at 1:30 am and not got back until around 1 pm for a ride to Houston [...]

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Fannett -> Pecan Island

21 December 2011

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I was up and out of the shed by 7 and so was on the road in time to see the sunrise. The sky was almost clear and it was a good temperature so the day started well. I made good progress and passed through Port Arthur and towards the border with Louisiana. Being close [...]

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Houston -> Fannettt

20 December 2011

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Before leaving Houston I knew I had 5 days to ride about 450 miles so I would get to New Orleans for Christmas. I’d spent a rest day with Mayra, a friend from my time in Korea, and stayed at her parent’s place the night before. I’d packed up and was expecting to be up [...]

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Carmine -> Houston

18 December 2011

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Carol had to go to church to prepare breakfast tacos and perform again so was out before we woke up, but she had organised our breakfast before we went to bed. What a host! James, having owned his own restaurant where he was the chef, whipped up some delicious omelettes. We slowly got ready and [...]

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Austin -> Carmine

17 December 2011

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I stayed with two different, yet spectacular hosts in Austin. Both Zoe & Walt were very accommodating and had been able to give me quite varied experiences. I’d got to go to a party, get a new tent from REI, sightsee and even help volunteer at meals on wheels. I hadn’t managed to achieve everything [...]

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San Marcos -> Austin

11 December 2011

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I’d mentioned a hope to get some pecan pie during my time in Texas as I’d seen lots of pecan trees. You can imagine how excited I was then when I got to the house to find June had prepared home-made waffles with pecans in the batter. While we were eating breakfast, her son-in-law brought [...]

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San Antonio -> San Marcos

10 December 2011

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Having spent a day relaxing and sightseeing in the Alamo city of San Antonio, I was ready to be back on the road. Mark had given me the option to spend another day in town and then drive me up to Austin the following day but I was eager to ride. It was a dreary [...]

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Menard -> San Antonio

8 December 2011

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When I had gone to breakfast with Lynne on Tuesday morning, she had asked me what my plan was. I had said that I wanted to get to San Antonio & Austin. She mentioned how she would be heading in the direction of San Antonio on Thursday and to Austin on Friday and that if [...]

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