2010-03-30

Long Walk: Friday - Mile 15 to Mile 4

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Friday, March 26, 2010

Key West - 4 miles to go!
I’m almost done, and I’m really glad. My feet are starting to complain a little more and I had a blister on my right heal this morning, my first. It wasn’t a problem on today’s walk, and I’m sure I’ll breeze the last 4 miles tomorrow, but still, I am glad I’m almost done.

On a positive note, the place we’ve got here in Key West is NICE! After 7 nights in cinder-block motels that varied from bad to okay, we’ve now got a nice resort to finish or trip with. 
On with today’s walk. I had nice sidewalk/trail or several miles to start the day and I got started early, so here’s a nice Florida sunrise.

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If they ever get this “Heritage Trail” done so that most of it is like this, it’ll be a much nicer walk.

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Wildflowers.

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These look remarkably like a coral I used to have in my salt aquarium.

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If there’s been one consistent surprise this trip, it’s how ubiquitous the Morning Glory has been. I just never thought of it as a wild plant before.

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I love the colors.

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Here’s something you don’t see on the sidewalk every day. He was brave, waving that claw like he would take me apart with it!

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Single digits!

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Know what this is? The. Last. Bridge.

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And just like that, I’m in Key West.

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I am delighted to be here and looking forward to finishing the walk tomorrow with a visit to the Hemingway House immediately after.
I leave you today with this inexplicable picture. I think somebody needs a hug.

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