Pictures of the third leg of the journey to Alaska
September 22, 2009
![](http://www.pedouins.org/images/092209johnhart.jpg) Bill and John Hart.
![](http://www.pedouins.org/images/092209friends.jpg) Sam and Shirley, Oma and Opa Brollman and ourselves of course.
![](http://www.pedouins.org/images/092209path.jpg) For several miles we enjoy this beautiful bicycle path.
![](http://www.pedouins.org/images/092209road.jpg) Then it comes to a sudden stop. It will be a beautiful trail when it is finished.
![](http://www.pedouins.org/images/092209grove.jpg) An orange grove.
![](http://www.pedouins.org/images/092209rain.jpg) Rain is way off in the distance.
![](http://www.pedouins.org/images/092209cml.jpg) CML Communications in Okeechobee offers us a place to camp. Thanks guys!
![](http://www.pedouins.org/images/092209mirror.jpg) Mirror reflection of the clouds over Lake Okeechobee.
![](http://www.pedouins.org/images/092209hanging.jpg) Just hanging around.
![](http://www.pedouins.org/images/092209cheyenne.jpg) Cheyenne on the dyke.
![](http://www.pedouins.org/images/092209marty.jpg) Marty's place on the peninsula.
September 23, 2009
![](http://www.pedouins.org/images/092309pilgrim.jpg) Thank you Pilgrim Construction in Okeechobee for your donation!
September 24, 2009
![](http://www.pedouins.org/images/092409-flower.jpg) A small pinkish flower with purple lining.
![](http://www.pedouins.org/images/092409stick.jpg) A walking stick and its mate find our tent to be an easy object to climb.
![](http://www.pedouins.org/images/092409rangers.jpg) The girls run to the ranger station to have their work checked.
September 25, 2009
![](http://www.pedouins.org/images/092509cypresss.jpg) More cypress'.
![](http://www.pedouins.org/images/092509charlie.jpg) Charlie Creek.
![](http://www.pedouins.org/images/092509museum.jpg) The Pioneer Park Cracker Trail Museum in Zolfo Springs has a great collection of items that bring you back to the past.
![](http://www.pedouins.org/images/092509robin.jpg) Help! Robin is eaten by a crocodile skull.
![](http://www.pedouins.org/images/092509delft.jpg) There is a display of pottery in the museum. Among them this piece from the Netherlands.
![](http://www.pedouins.org/images/092509seminole.jpg) At the park is this sign. Not just the end of a war. The end of a culture too.
October 3, 2009
![](http://www.pedouins.org/images/100309pepper.jpg) Early lunch at Cracker Barrel in Spring Hill.
![](http://www.pedouins.org/images/100309bears.jpg) Watch for bears!
![](http://www.pedouins.org/images/100309sign.jpg) The sign to the Homosassa Springs Wildlife Park. Just 6 more miles.
![](http://www.pedouins.org/images/100309hippo.jpg) Cheyenne: "What a big butt!"
![](http://www.pedouins.org/images/100309alligator.jpg) We've stumbled upon an alligator convention...
![](http://www.pedouins.org/images/100309barred.jpg) We heard the sound of a barred owl in Highland Hammocks State Park. Now we know what it looks like.
![](http://www.pedouins.org/images/100309jasmine.jpg) Jasmine
![](http://www.pedouins.org/images/100309cheyenne.jpg) Cheyenne
![](http://www.pedouins.org/images/100309spotting.jpg) Trying to spot a black bear.
![](http://www.pedouins.org/images/100309robin.jpg) Robin spots one.
![](http://www.pedouins.org/images/100309turtle.jpg) Argh. A snapping alligator turtle. Not something you'd want to play with.
![](http://www.pedouins.org/images/100309squirrel.jpg) A squirrel is trying to get into our panniers.
October 4, 2009
![](http://www.pedouins.org/images/100409clouds.jpg) The clouds look so crisp against the blue sky.
October 5, 2009
![](http://www.pedouins.org/images/100509plaque.jpg) Manatee Spring as described in 1774 by William Bartram.
![](http://www.pedouins.org/images/100509robin.jpg) Robin fits easily in this huge tree.
![](http://www.pedouins.org/images/100509cypress.jpg) A great 'swim in the spring' experience.
![](http://www.pedouins.org/images/100509rain.jpg) The rain splatters hard on the river.
October 6, 2009
![](http://www.pedouins.org/images/100609michigan.jpg) The Michigan and Maine bunch. Thanks guys!
October 7, 2009
![](http://www.pedouins.org/images/100709roadside2.jpg) We are enjoying the colorful road side.
![](http://www.pedouins.org/images/100709roadside.jpg) Reeds are interwoven with palms.
October 8, 2009
![](http://www.pedouins.org/images/100809robin.jpg) Robin enjoys the water.
![](http://www.pedouins.org/images/100809jasmine.jpg) Jasmine.
![](http://www.pedouins.org/images/100809cheyenne.jpg) Cheyenne.
![](http://www.pedouins.org/images/100809friends.jpg) We are making new friends at the motel.
October 9, 2009
![](http://www.pedouins.org/images/100809jasmine5.jpg) Jasmine the receptionist.
![](http://www.pedouins.org/images/100909jasmine.jpg) From the top of the fire tower we have a great view of the surrounding forest.
![](http://www.pedouins.org/images/100909cheyenne.jpg) Cheyenne
![](http://www.pedouins.org/images/100909robin2.jpg) Robin is looking at the road ahead.
![](http://www.pedouins.org/images/100909gulfview.jpg) Past the trees is the Gulf of Mexico.
![](http://www.pedouins.org/images/100909family.jpg) In front of the fire tower.
![](http://www.pedouins.org/images/100909hands.jpg) Robin and Jasmine holding hands while riding.
![](http://www.pedouins.org/images/100909cold.jpg) One splash through is enough. It is refreshingly cold.
![](http://www.pedouins.org/images/100909sand.jpg) Building a dyke around the pond.
October 10, 2009
![](http://www.pedouins.org/images/101009breakfast.jpg) Breakfast with raisinbread and pasta choca, salt and vinegar chips and cranberry juice.
![](http://www.pedouins.org/images/101009clouds.jpg) Rain ahead.
![](http://www.pedouins.org/images/101009brunch.jpg) Brunch with Anita & Michael, Mamie and Oliver.
![](http://www.pedouins.org/images/101009michael.jpg) Robin and Oliver enjoying the water melon.
![](http://www.pedouins.org/images/101009jasmine.jpg) Everyone gets to work with the beads: Michael and Jasmine.
![](http://www.pedouins.org/images/101009cheyenne.jpg) Anita and Cheyenne
![](http://www.pedouins.org/images/101009robin2.jpg) Robin and Bill
![](http://www.pedouins.org/images/101009mamie.jpg) Mamie and Robin have great conversations going in the back of the car.
October 12, 2009
![](http://www.pedouins.org/images/101209flat.jpg) Changing the rear tire means we have to take the tent, the panniers and the trailer off.
![](http://www.pedouins.org/images/101209scenery.jpg) Just beautiful scenery.
![](http://www.pedouins.org/images/101209scenery2.jpg) More beautiful scenery.
![](http://www.pedouins.org/images/101209muscogee.jpg) The tribal council building in Bruce, Florida.
October 13, 2009
![](http://www.pedouins.org/images/101309bridge.jpg) Land ahoy!
![](http://www.pedouins.org/images/101309reeds.jpg) The reeds are swaying in the breeze.
October 16, 2009
![](http://www.pedouins.org/images/101609bikeshare.jpg) The sign is a good step towards bicycle awareness. It is only a small step though. Wider shoulders, without rumble strips, would provide a lot more safety.
October 17, 2009
![](http://www.pedouins.org/images/101709fuel.jpg) Fuel level low. We will recharge after bridge.
![](http://www.pedouins.org/images/101709bridge.jpg) We crossed the bridge and arrived in Pensacola.
![](http://www.pedouins.org/images/101709friends2.jpg) Having a jolly good time with friends.
October 18, 2009
![](http://www.pedouins.org/images/101809bulge.jpg) The front wheel armadillo is about to burst. The new rims arrive just on time.
![](http://www.pedouins.org/images/101809chain.jpg) The chain gauge lets us know that the chains are in desperate need of replacement.
![](http://www.pedouins.org/images/101809amarins.jpg) Amarins is 'flying' a Harrier.
![](http://www.pedouins.org/images/101809alabama.jpg) The Alabama crew that helped us with food, money and lighter knot to start a fire.
October 19, 2009
![](http://www.pedouins.org/images/101909swing.jpg) The girls enjoy the swing.
![](http://www.pedouins.org/images/101909oakhollow.jpg) Setting up camp at Oak Hollow Farm.
October 20, 2009
![](http://www.pedouins.org/images/102009hayride.jpg) Cheyenne is pretending to ride the tractor.
![](http://www.pedouins.org/images/102009gawkers.jpg) The girls are looking at a horse being groomed.
![](http://www.pedouins.org/images/102009jasmine.jpg) Jasmine on a rope swing. A feeling of freedom.
October 21, 2009
![](http://www.pedouins.org/images/102109mobile.jpg) Mobile ahead!
![](http://www.pedouins.org/images/102109turtle.jpg) A swimming turtle, from the bridge.
October 22, 2009
![](http://www.pedouins.org/images/102209tent.jpg) Our campsite on Escatawpa campground.
![](http://www.pedouins.org/images/102209robin3.jpg) Robin posing in the motel room doorway.
October 23, 2009
![](http://www.pedouins.org/images/102309horse2.jpg) Amarins
![](http://www.pedouins.org/images/102309horse3.jpg) Jasmine is thoroughly enjoying the horse back riding.
![](http://www.pedouins.org/images/102309horse4.jpg) Cheyenne loves to ride by herself.
![](http://www.pedouins.org/images/102309bill.jpg) Cowboy Bill
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