We had a nice day on Key West. I had some laundry to get done and woke early so that is how I started the day. We then rode out to the site marking the southern most part of the Continental US. The rest of the day I did some gift shopping and just rode around on the bike and looked the City over. We boarded a ferry at 4:30 and are now on the way to Fort Myer, FL where each of us are taking off from there to our individual homes.
Key West is a nice place to visit. I was most impressed with how kind the locals seemed to be. It definitely is a tourist town, but I think I would like to visit again when I am not so rushed. I am saying my goodbyes to very one on the boat. It is actually a happy/sad deal. I had a lunch/dinner with Tim and Nancy before boarding the boat and we were talking about staying in touch. Nancy said that it was a 100% chance that we would see each other again and Tim looked at her and said, “Out of the people we have traveled with in the past, how many have we seen again, zero.” They have traveled quite extensively as well, so I don’t know if we actually will see each other again.
As John and I have talked, I asked him if he would ever do a ride like this again. He said no, but that he still wanted to ride across England. I mentioned in a previous blog that that is where my Mother’s side of the family comes from. I told him that if he wanted someone to go with, that he might let me know and I can see if it is in the cards. However, I do think it will be a while before I do anything like this.
I am actually writing some of this the next morning. We had pretty rough seas coming in to Ft. Myers last night and I had to quit typing. I was getting a little seasick. I have met back with Carey and my son Brandon. Oh, I have missed Carey. That is another reason that I am thinking that a 2 month trip alone may not happen. I guess time will tell. It is good to see Brandon again.
Well, this is going to be my last entry. I hope you who have followed me have somewhat enjoyed my experience. Thanks for your thoughts and prayers on our behalf. This trip has met my expectations and I have learned so much about a sport that I love. I have met and gotten to know some great people. I have had experiences that I will remember a lifetime. I have been reinforced that God created this beautiful earth and that He is aware of us. You know, when we tell people what we have done, they sometimes act like we did the impossible. It only seems impossible because, probably, it is something they really don’t want to do and never will do, which is ok, this was my dream and not theirs, and also I guess it proves that if we want to accomplish something in this life, if we stick with it and don’t give up, we will accomplish it. It is amazing what we can do a little bit at a time.
I again want to thank those that have made it possible. I have wonderful people I work with and they have helped so much. I know many of you have called me or written an email or test and encouraged me on, thank you. I appreciate my family supporting me. Carey had to deal with my daily calls. She told me in the beginning that I had to stay on this trip for at least three weeks. When the three weeks were up I jokingly said, “Now I can come home”, and she said, “Oh no, three more weeks.” My dad took care of my yard and there are good friends taking care of my church calling as well. My clients have been patient with me being gone and supported me as well. Thank you all. I have been able to live a dream of mine.
Hope to see you soon, Friends and Family. Love you!!
A welsome sight!
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