Day 14 - Into Panama City

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  Posted by GaryTJ September 16, 2010 - Filed in Personal Ride Stories - 944 views
  

  There is not a lot to write today. It was just traveling for the most part.

  We did get to go on one of Florida's turnpikes (589 North). That cost $10 to go 45 miles, but the roads were in very good condition and there was only a couple of other vehicles in this section. Afterwords we followed Hwy 19/98 north and west.

  I did get a picture of a great little river that appealed to me. It was called St. Marks river. It just seemed to be the ideal little river.

  

  It was a relief to get back out to the water after spending so much time farther inland. We came out at Panacea and the gulf is beautiful. The water is a little dirty, but not too bad. I guess I am used to the Pacific ocean and after looking at the water in the Keys, it just seemed a bit dirty.

  

  The houses on the gulf are all built on stilts. The use the space under the house for parking their car's and boats. I guess they are afraid of damage from the waves. It just looks weird.

  

  The bikes are doing great. Mine has developed a tick that I am going to have to look at when I get home, but I am not messing with it right now. It ticks worse cold and gets quieter when warm, but never goes away. It is in the motor, not the drivetrain. We will see...

  Lori's rear tire is getting down there and I am concerned with it making it all the way home, but I will keep an eye on it and will have it replaced if it goes too far. My tires are doing fine and shouldn't be a problem.

  We stopped at Panama City for the night and are heading into New Orleans to meet Cliff and Jackie Saturday Morning. I can't wait!