Wednesday, October 27: Gulf Port, MS to Mobile, AL
Although we have been in Alabama for just 20 minutes, I've already learned we are not allowed on the highway and Hardees is overpriced. These are things home homeschooled kids probably learn.
The beginning of our ride brought us alongside several casinos in Gulf Port and Biloxi, Mississippi. The weather was great and the wind was at our back. As the day continued, the humidity increased as well. We encountered some hills for the first time as we entered Alabama. Although we tried getting on the I-10 at the Alabama border, we quickly were shuttled off by a state trooper. He was nice, and we actually enjoyed the more peaceful I-90.
We got into Mobile in good time after 82 miles of pedaling, and I called our host Dan. Dan was a stellar host and regularly hosts people traveling the country. We found him on couchsurfing.com. He works at Springhill College. Although he doesn't love his job here, he has a hilarious perspective on being in Mobile. "At least my friends have something to laugh about now," Dan said as we rode home from dinner. I hope Dan will soon create a blog of his experiences because it would read like a David Sedaris novel.
Thanks Dan for a great place to stay and an amazing breakfast!
1 comment:
WEIRD!! Both my parents went to Springhill and are obsessed with it. Tell Dan he needs to hang out with Paul and Barbara next time they're in Mo-bile, aka my birthplace.
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