Author Archives: cyclinggypsies

A long time ago when your grandma’s grandma wasn’t even born, slaves were a normal part of life in the United States of America. The richest of rich Americans lived in fancy houses in the deep south of the country, … Continue reading →

Some people say it’s a dog’s life. They say if aliens were looking down on us they would think that it’s the dogs, not the humans, who are in charge. They get to laze around, are showered with affection, get … Continue reading →

Picture 1 – Sunrise at Fort Pike. The city of New Orleans and its surroundings sit on swampland created by millions of years of silt deposits from the Mississippi River. The ground is wet and spongy and can easily flood … Continue reading →

In the summer of 2005 Hurricane Katrina became one of the deadliest hurricanes in American history. During the fierce storm and flooding thousands died and many were left homeless among a sea of rubble and debris. Six years on we … Continue reading →

It has been so much fun to cycle across Florida. Jack and Paco have been making friends all across the state – people, dogs, deer, armadillos, vultures, raccoons, manatees, and even a black bear. (Because it is currently the middle … Continue reading →

Cars are good for when you need to get somewhere fast, but bicycles are healthier and let you cruise along and enjoy the scenery. While riding across Florida we have enjoyed alot of bicycle paths and lanes which keep us … Continue reading →

Cycling along Florida’s coastline has meant crossing a whole stack of bridges. Often they have had a generous ‘emergency lane’ to cycle on. Other times they have been a little more challenging. On this bridge to Santa Rosa Island, Zoa … Continue reading →

Phil, ‘the Turtle’ likes to pedal. During the last 32 years he told us he has cycled over 300,000 miles or 500,00 kilometres through every state in America (which is the same as cycling around the world 12 times!) In … Continue reading →

We made a detour to the Manatee Springs State Park hoping to be able to spot a manatee. Manatee’s are big lovable sea cows that swim up into the warmer waters of the river hot springs during winter. Don’t you … Continue reading →