{"id":20294,"date":"2017-04-30T19:43:03","date_gmt":"2017-04-30T23:43:03","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/tourdebocrie.com\/?p=20294"},"modified":"2017-04-30T19:43:03","modified_gmt":"2017-04-30T23:43:03","slug":"day-10-sunday-april-30-key-largo-to-cutler-bay-florida","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tourdebocrie.com\/?p=20294","title":{"rendered":"Day 10. Sunday, April 30 \u2013 Key Largo to Cutler Bay, Florida"},"content":{"rendered":"

The wind was still blowing hard when we pushed away an hour later than yesterday; our legs\u00a0needed every bit of rest we would allow them. \"\"<\/a>\u00a0It was only a 45 minute pedal on a tree lined\u00a0bike path,\"\"<\/a> before we turned away from the\u00a0Keys\"\"<\/a> and onto the Crocodile\u00a0Causeway<\/em>;\"\"<\/a> now the wind was at our back and what an enjoyable difference.<\/p>\n

Our first bridge was a high-rise \"\"<\/a>and for the\u00a0first time since\u00a0Key West, we were pushed up and flew\u00a0down without<\/em> pedaling. Once again, traffic heading south was heavy\"\"<\/a> and light in our direction. \u00a0There was really nothing but marsh and fields\"\"<\/a> as we glided past the Southern Glades. \u00a0So it was strange to see a canal and boats\"\"<\/a> along the highway.<\/p>\n

We were feeling pretty good after the 21 mile\u00a0wind assist, as we entered the civilization of Florida City. Though the traffic on Highway 1\u00a0had been relatively light, we were ready to get away from the noise. \u00a0 Our course directed us to\u00a0the South Dade Trail,\"\"<\/a> an ample path a block off the highway\u00a0and directly beside two dedicated bus lanes, nice and quiet.\"\"<\/a>We traveled past the Homestead City Hall\"\"<\/a> and Circus,\"\"<\/a> which seems rather redundant, yes!?<\/p>\n

But this trail had us heading northeast, so the east blow was problematic.\"\"<\/a> \u00a0We stopped for an early lunch and long rest while we contemplated going further than our planned stop. \u00a0But the last six miles with the 20 mph wind and stronger gusts, convinced us to stop at 45 miles\u00a0and rest.<\/p>\n

Our stroll to dinner was cooled by the still blowing wind, much easier when you are only walking<\/em> two blocks. \u00a0\"\"<\/a>We noticed on our walk back from dinner, the clouds had built and the sky had darkened. \u00a0The minute we walked in our door, it poured. \u00a0We only hope this will either (or both) cool the temperatures or calm the wind. \u00a0Find out tomorrow.<\/p>\n\n\t\t