In Memory of Warmer Summers

Suwannee River State Park, FL to south of Monticello, FL

Friendly horn taps: 1

Rude honks: 1

Miles: 54

Total so far:  325

Morning light looking up the Suwannee River

The Suwannee River is one of those that collects itself from the swamps.  It has a dark brown color to it from the tannin in the water that’s developed as a product of rotting vegetation – swamp water.  I am told alligators love the dark waters.  I am also told they do not like the colder, clear water springs that are found in these same rivers.  Sallie and I were through here three years ago and went canoeing up the Withlacoochee River.  It was in the fall, and still remaining warm, we swam in a couple of the cold springs.  No alligators — at least as far as we knew.

Wildflowers all over - nothing compares to the view from a bicycle

This is pretty country with rolling hills and large farms of horses and cattle.  Today’s ride took us through Madison and Monticello.  We are somewhat limited in our abilities to make miles and vary the ride to suit fair winds or foul by the distance between campgrounds.  Staying at Suwannee River State Park Campground last night for instance was only because we were able to get the last of two “first come – first served” tent spots available.  Such is the life of the homeless cyclist.

Lunch break in Greenville, birthplace of Ray Charles

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Tomorrow’s ride is dedicated to Tyler and Michah

We would like to say thank you from the bottoms of our hearts for doing such a remarkable thing. I was wondering if it is okay to summit 2 different entries. One for our 4 year old son who was killed & one for Micah our surviving son.  This is Tyler who was taken at the age of 4.

Tyler Lee Evans

And this is Micah: “Today my scars are leaving me a little at a time, but what people see on the outside is a lot different than what is on the inside.  The best friend I ever had did not survive the crash.”

Micah