The rain held off through the night and I awoke rested and ready to begin my ride. I am determined to reach St. Augustine by May 15th, and would love to exceed 112 miles at least one day before this adventure is complete.
The morning was overcast, but the miles flew by quickly. I found myself at Dauphine Island before 11:00 AM and approached the ferry to cross over to the Gulf Shores. I was greeted by the ships captain, who informed me that an incoming storm prevented him from running the ferry for the rest of the day! He suggested I seek shelter at the campgrounds conveniently located across the street from the docks. I reluctantly checked into the campgrounds and spent the rest of the day exploring the island and staring 4.2 miles across Mobile Bay to my intended destination. There is a beautiful bird sanctuary here, as well as Fort Gaines Historic Site. There is a small beach here, but I am getting more excited by the mile as I begin to approach the beaches I grew up on further east. I will go to bed early tonight with dreams of white sands and will rise early with hopes that the ferry will be running.
Starting point: Grand Bay, AL
Ending point: Dauphin Island, AL
Total miles on this day: 39.87
Total miles to date: 2279.44
Average MPH: 11.0
Max MPH: 21.5
Saddle time on this day: 5:34:14
Saddle time to date: 206:48:55
Scott!
How is everything going? I’m sure you’re extremely busy with Ghana coming up and everything, but let me know how the rest of your trip went when you get the chance.
Joel