State #7- Alabama
We delayed our departure from the dry and warm motel hoping the overnight rain storm would end. No such luck! We left in a drizzle that almost immediately turned back to rain and it lasted into the afternoon. We did find our first Krispy Kreme donuts just before another obligatory stop for cinnamon rolls. We liked them but the consensus was not quite as good as Alpine, TX. Perhaps it was that we had just eaten Krispy Kremes five miles earlier. Here are some reminders that we were still in Mississippi:
We did finally pass into Alabama and made our way South with the aid of the Northeast wind for what seemed like the first time in weeks. We stopped for lunch later at the Preacher's Cafe, where I enjoyed a shrimp and oyster po' boy in Bayou La Batre. You may recall this town from its feature role in Tom Hank's famous movie, Forest Gump. We finished the remaining 20 miles in fine fashion again with the prevailing winds aiding us over a causeway and tall bridge onto Dauphin Island. The campground across from the ferry landing was wet with standing water but the Wolfpack did their usual masterful job of deploying the tents artfully around the low wet spots. Chef Ann came through with steaks. We were all 'happy campers' after a long (82 mile) day's ride. We are all now such strong riders it felt more like a ride around a block.
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