Big Pine, a second time
We arrived to Big Pine Key and are staying at the lovely Casa de Neil. We have spent two days of zero miles so Matt K. could install his new rutter and also get a little rest and pharmacy remedy to help fight off his severe cold that he has been suffering from for the past couple days. We had a lovely BBQ with Neil Tuesday evening and I said goodbye to the Matts Wednesday morning as they paddled toward the seven day treck towards the Everglades. I have decided to take the next seven days and rest in Big Pine Key and meet up with the Matts to continue the journey north at Everglades City. Thank You again to the wonderful Neil for your gracious hospitality and to Kevin, owner of Radioshack for letting Matt use the internet.
-jodi
“I shall be telling this with a sigh
— , The Road Not Taken
Somewhere ages and ages hence:
Two roads diverged in a wood, and I-
I took the one less traveled by,
And that has made all the difference.”
November 5th, 2008 @ 4:46 pm
Our thanks to the wonderful Neil for all the extra time and effort he has put into helping the travelers with slight cliches. On a trip this long and intense little things come up. Lets all hope they stay “little cliches!!” “from a mother’s point of view” !!!! I’m so proud that you have all learned to know your bodies enough,now to know when you need to slow down inorder to be able to complete thiss great adventure. Goood luck guys and are praying for a safe trip this next 7 days. Jodi take this time to really rest. I know you will, but as a mom I have to say it!!! All my love, Momma Jo