Moving on...It's really really cold in Florida right now. Prior to today the skies have been clear an sunny, but most temperatures in the 50's, with lows in the 20's and 30's at night. Oh boy. Citrus farmers are going a little nuts trying to save their crops and homeowners frantically covering their ferns which can reach 50-60 years old if you treat them right. (Whoa) Today it's been raining and 38ish degrees, it's like Portland! We stopped for some wool knickers at goodwill, and I made some fleece knees warmers out of a well..fleece sweater thing...anyway. Much warmer now.
We're having a fantastic time and learning all sorts of fun things about Florida, such as...
Avoid sleeping on a sugarcane farm...they get up early and have giant tractors.
Enjoy eating tacos and milkshakes, but hesitate when consuming both at the same time.
Explore snail shells which litter the floors under giant oaks trees in nice loamy soil.
You can increase your ability to ride fast in a headwind if you ride into it every day...we're up to 10 mph in a 15-20 mph wind. Yay!
Collin can *almost* clear with a running start, an 8 foot moat to liberate some tangerines which were quite tasty and delicious.
Riding our bikes is fantastic...every day we get better, and build new and stronger muscles.
We miss you lots. Will write again soon!
Lichens do grown down from trees and can be distinguished from moss by their grey color.
-Ash
p.s. we're headed to Sarasota next to visit Collin's grandparents.
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