Up north to the "deep south" ride

[Relsek]

That bike sure looked at home in that gallery.

 

[Relsek]

This was taken first thing yesterday morning, just as we were about to leave Mom's.

 

[Relsek]

All suited up for the ride.

 

[BigBSBusa]

Did you go by the 'Bollweevil Monument' while you were in Enterprise?  I've spent a little time there over the course of my life.  Looks like a fun trip.

We rode past the Bo Wevil motel. We also rode through the old part of town, if it was there I probably did ride past it.

You didn't miss much.

 

[Relsek]

One of our first stops was at this little store in Oak Hill Al. The woman in the picture saw me with the camera and said "You're not from around here are you?" Of course I told her no and asked her to tell me about her town. She lives just a few miles down the road and the town has 80 or 90 according to her.

 

[BigBSBusa]

Did you go by the 'Bollweevil Monument' while you were in Enterprise?  I've spent a little time there over the course of my life.  Looks like a fun trip.

Lots of time out at Rucker?

Probably close to 3 years total. Just glad I survived.

 

[Relsek]

I think this was Greenville, Al. We saw a lot of little towns.

 

[Relsek]

After crossing into Ga. we stopped in Camilla and entered the hardware store to soak up some Air Conditioning.



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[Relsek]

The only fast food of the trip was here in Moultrie, Ga. We agreed that the next hotel we saw was where we would spend the night.



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[Relsek]

So we rode to Valdosta and spent the night there. This photo was taken this morning. I saw the US 129 sign so I began looking for all the curves but there were few to be found.

 

[Relsek]

White Springs Florida was our first stop. It's a neat little town just south of the Ga. Border.

 

[Relsek]

We stopped in High Springs for another break and to check out a few little stores.

 

[Relsek]

Had lunch at Don Pepe's in Dunellon. By this time we knew we were back in Florida. We had several people pull out right in front of us, and had to pass several folks doing 45 in a 60.



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[Relsek]

The last stretch of road before Lakeland, Fl.

 

[Relsek]

Finally home, the dog was happy to see us, notice his smile.

The trip was well worth the time. Alabama Hwy 10 is a great road on which to travel across Alabama by motorcycle. Lots of little towns, and only two that take more than just a minute to ride through. The people at all the stops were very friendly and conversational, and the drivers were courteous. It's nice to know that the whole country isn't as caught up in themselves as many of the people in the more populated areas are.
Hanging out with my brother and Mom was fun too, although we never did talk Mom into going for a ride. She's not real fond of motorcycles. She tried riding back in the late 70's and didn't do so well.

The End

 

[yellaboy151]

That looks like a great ride. Thanks for the pics!!

 

[fsusux]

Glad to know that the two of you made it home OK. Thanks for sharing the pics and story with all of us!

~Jason~

 

[Swoosh]

Yep, it was a great ride. Alabama 10 was a nice road and the folks were great too. Florida 41, slow moving, inconsiderate drivers, but roads in good condition. All in all a great trip, although I wouldn't recommend gravel roads!

 

[fsusux]

Yep, it was a great ride.  Alabama 10 was a nice road and the folks were great too.  Florida 41, slow moving, inconsiderate drivers, but roads in good condition.  All in all a great trip, although I wouldn't recommend gravel roads!

Aw, come on Kent!  I ride down a mile of very sugary soft sandy road every time I go out!  

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[heavybusa]

I feel like I was there. thanks for sharing.