Day 5, the last night of camping for us. 2nd to last day on the bike.
We all knew it was going to be a long ride back off of St. George's Island to the mainland but thanks to a hefty tail wind (15mph+) the ten miles to the bridge was short & sweet. Thanks to a sneaky ass raccoon, we had zero breakfast, so eating before we got off the island was much needed. After asking around we found the "grocery store," got our bagels, and rolled back across the 4 mile bridge to the mainland.
The rest of the day consisted of some brutal coastal headwinds. I always thought the floodplains of St. Chuck were rough riding on windy days but the coast is no match.
Ride, ride, ride, and eventually we wound up at Ochlockocnee State Park, located just off the Ochlockocnee river. The park ranger gave us a free bundle of wood (probably because he felt bad for us) as well as warned us that there was a 90% chance of rain overnight and all day tomorrow, so we prepared. Everything was water proofed after dinner although we weren't too worked up because it was to be in the 60's and we were just riding back to the car to head back to Missouri Land.
After an evening of rice & bean burritos, a nature hike, s'mores, and a bottle of cheap champagne, we all hit they hay and let the rain begin to fall. . .
Lunch at Carabelle Beach
Cruisin'
Break Time.
Last view of the coast.
Ochlockocnee River
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