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Are we not all on a heroine's or heroe’s journey? It is my younger daughter who first led me into biking, a bit of running and Yoga. As the retirement years approach I now see that I can spend my time in physical sport, a new passion for me, and help people at the same time. For the past two years, I came in first in my age category for the Standard Olympic Triathlon in Farmington, New Mexico ( the first race of my adult life). A native New Mexican, born in Albuquerque, I have lived in several states and abroad but for thirty years have lived Farmington,NM. I have a marvelous husband, three adult children and five grandchildren and many friends who are supporting this cycling venture.

April 13, 2009

Alligator Island

On Easter morning I rode from Ochlockkonee River State Park to the St. Mark's Lighthouse. Andrew Jackson captured the lighthouse in 1818. I did not find it.  David met up with me and we spent a little time at two beaches with with sand on Alligator Point or Alligator Island.  No one knows why this name was given to the island for there are no alligators on the beaches as they are fresh water creatures.

Sunrise beach is the name of the beach at Bald Point State Park. Many pelicans, cormorants, and terns  were spotted fishing or grooming themselves. Cardinals too were visible on occasion.
The sun was bright and strong but the air was not too hot always a welcome gulf breeze.

Today, Monday, April 13th after my ride on the Rails to Trails south of Tallahassee, we will search for the lighthouse.  We have now the highway number east of St. Marks to locate the lighthouse which is not open yet to the public for it has had to be refurbished once again.
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