Date: January 9 2001
Trail Day: 223
Miles Today: 20
Location: Howard Johnson, Pensacola
Section Mile: FAR 296
ECT Mile: 3439
A 20 mile roadwalk into Pensacola. Was stopped by cops again. There are
several bridges over a bay. That was nice. Got to the airport to get a rental
car. I will be taking several O days here.
Date: January 10 2001
Trail Day: 224
Miles Today: 0
Location: Howard Johnson, Pensacola
Section Mile: FAR 296
ECT Mile: 3439
Zero day today.
Date: January 11 2001
Trail Day: 225
Miles Today: 0
Location: Howard Johnson, Pensacola
Section Mile: FAR 296
ECT Mile: 3439
Zero day today.
Date: January 12 2001
Trail Day: 226
Miles Today: 0
Location: Howard Johnson, Pensacola
Section Mile: FAR 296
ECT Mile: 3439
Zero day today.
Date: January 13 2001
Trail Day: 227
Miles Today: 0
Location: Howard Johnson, Pensacola
Section Mile: FAR 296
ECT Mile: 3439
Zero day today.
Date: January 14 2001
Trail Day: 228
Miles Today: 0
Location: Howard Johnson, Pensacola
Section Mile: FAR 296
ECT Mile: 3439
Zero day today.
Date: January 15 2001
Trail Day: 229
Miles Today: 20
Location: Near Battery Longdam Ruins
Section Mile: FAR 316
ECT Mile: 3459
Returned the car at the airport and started hiking. Entered Pensacola
downtown. Had a little trouble finding the Pensacola Bay Bridge. This
bridge is more than 3 miles long. Then crossed the Pensacola Beach
Bridge to enter the Gulf Islands National sea shore. Headed west towards
Fort Pickens. The foot path along the road is also the Florida Trail.
So I am actually on my last trail. Also because its a trail, I dont get
weird looks any more.
Saw 3 dolphins swimming lazily when I was taking a break. Took a couple of
shots. They were only 100 feet or so from the shore.
I was hoping to get to the camp ground but could not. Stopped about a
mile from it and set up my tarp. The whole day has been overcast with
light rain. I have also sent back one of my jackets and the sleeping bag
liner. I think I should be OK. Lets see.
