Looking out from our room at about 5 this morning, you could see the promised rain, soaking the roads, still splashing in the pool at the next hotel. Weather reports indicated that the rains (no thunderstorms) would continue until around noon. Then the clouds would lighten, the sun would poke through, and the temperature would rise -- for the day.
So, this was a good time for laundry, so we're not carrying home dirty clothes. Just about the time the wash was done and folded, the sun came out. Temperature was around 68°, and it was lunchtime.
The wind dried the roads quickly, and we headed south on the A1A for 16 miles to the lighthouse area at Ponce Inlet.
We've visited the lighthouse before -- very nice. In operation since 1887, the 175 foot tower can be seen rising about the scrub trees as you wind your way around to the entrance. It looked busy today, with cars and motorcycles in the parking lot.
We continued past, to the Hidden Treasure Rum Bar and Grill, for lunch.
Sitting on the waterfront, truly in the shadow of the lighthouse, this place is a find. Great seafood, friendly, happy people and staff, we enjoyed the sun and the wind for our last day before heading out in the morning.
As promised, the temperature soared to around 85°, tempered only by the wind. It howled between the hotels, shifting directions and shoving the bikes around. The speed limit is 35 mph on this section of the A1A, so it wasn't difficult controlling the bikes, but it was necessary to pay attention as the wind shifted constantly.
Not much else to report for Wednesday. We've covered about as much as we set out to do, and have had a great time. We prepared for the ride home by getting some of the packing done. It takes a little more to pack for motorcycles, as you have to take advantage of every square inch of storage space.
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