It rained and rained through the night, but by 9:00 in the morning it was beautiful and there was a nice breeze. It was a perfect day for a bike ride around the island.
It is an eight mile ride and beautiful every bit of the way along the shoreline. There were thousands of bikes going in both directions, but in general, most people and carriage drivers were courteous and safe. We had seen Arch Rock from the street above before, but never from down below. It is beautiful from both levels.
These must be the American version of the Canadian inukshuks. Not quite as original, but still creative.
About four and a half miles around the island we stopped at the beautiful home of Dave and Lin Sheppard. They live on the island during the summer and on Amelia Island during the winter. Lin has horses right on their property and we got to meet them. One of them even pulls a carriage when they decide to travel in that style.
After touring their lovely home we walked up the street to the Cannonball and had a great picnic style lunch.
After lunch we stopped by their beautiful beach across the street from their home.
Thanks Lin and Dave for your island hospitality!
We finished the last three and a half miles back through town and into the marina. Ted decided to do another lap, however, he couldn’t find anyone else interested.
Tonight was my night to cook so I did what preparation I could and had a little cocktail party before dinner. Terry and Sue joined us as well as Lin and Dave. What a fun group and a beautiful evening.
After dinner we surpried Patti with a little birthday celebration. Since her birthday is August 17th, we won’t be together then so decided to celebrate when we could.
We sang Happy Birthday (what a treat for her I am sure) and gave her a few little gifts. Then the gift giving took on a more humurous twist and she gave me a couple of things to help me remember our time together.
More fun and good times were had by all!
The Great Loop 
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