Trip 2.32

Really, really hot today. I left the motel, got back on the bike path, and followed it all the way to a point where all civilization ends (for 20 miles). So I actually had to double back to find something to eat first.


When I got back on Route 1, it was to mile after mile of this. I thought maybe the fences were for illegal entry by immigrants, but they were more likely for alligators.





I slammed on the brakes to take this. I've never seen water this shade of green.


"Honey, I was your hero, and you were my leading lady!" A true one-hit wonder.


Had the best gazpacho of my life at this place. The seared tuna wasn't bad either, but the best thing about this place? The air conditioning.





I could count on one hand the number of people I saw outside for the next 20 miles. As a woman I met said, "We just move from air conditioning to air conditioning." The only other way to stay cool is to be out on the water.





I wanted to stop on time to get a chance to walk around, see the water. It wasn't easy, but I sneaked into the grounds of another motel and found a spot to lounge. There actually wasn't a single person around anywhere, but it still was technically "sneaking".
































I am 83 miles from my destination. One day and it's over.

Location:Old Hwy,Islamorada,United States