Tuesday, April 21, 2009

Day 46, April 20: Dauphin Island, AL

13 of 13 miles—Rest day

This was the most restful of our off days thus far. We had an early arrival yesterday that facilitated completion of the mundane, albeit necessary, tasks—laundry and bike cleaning, while allowing for some catch-up sleep.

Five of us visited the Audubon bird sanctuary this morning—we had a grand time. Ann and Peggy are accomplished birders and helped us identify both a male and female summer tanager. There was also a large blue heron specimen staring watchfully over a pond while several turtles basked in the sun.

Jan, Marilyn, Carol, and Ann

Indigo plants dotted the sides of the trails.


We are staying on a tiny barrier island connected to the mainland by a graceful arching bridge. The beach sand is pure white and as fine as I’ve ever seen. Unfortunately, natural gas platforms dot the horizon offshore—a shame.


What would a trip be without the requisite sunset over water photo? This one will have to do.


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