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Start: 6:40 AM - Highland Beach (23 miles SE of Chokoloskee, FL)
Finish: 4:20 PM – Flamingo, Everglades National Park
Time: 9:40
Daily dist: 38 miles
Total dist: 2,110 miles
Companions: None
Notes:  Partly cloudy.  Sheltered water.

Jake called me tonight (actually I had to call him at a payphone) from Flamingo Florida.  He had a great day paddling the inside route on the Wilderness Waterway.  Jake expects to reach Key Largo tomorrow and is trying to plan the next few days around the wind and weather.  Jake is very excited about catching up with friends in Ft. Lauderdale.  Right now the plan is for tomorrow to be the last day of the “Gulf Leg” and the start of the “Atlantic Leg” of Jake’s journey.  Stay tuned for further updates once Jake reaches “civilization”. 
 


Comments

Lyn Stachovak

02/17/2010 8:09:38 pm

Thanks Neil

 

Neil B

02/17/2010 8:48:05 pm

Carolyn,
I did speak to Jake, but your youngest took care of the last post.
PS He didn't mention seeing any Queen sneakes, but he did see 2 dead manatees.

 

lois

02/17/2010 9:34:21 pm

I apologise, but I have to comment on previous discussion of critters Jake needs to look out for. Carolyn's Queen Sneaks, I mean Queen Snakes could be endangered, so don't go messin' with them. Happy trails. Or in your case, Jake, Happy waves. Lois, with a big hug from the La Crosse, Wi supporters.

 

Lyn Stachovak

02/17/2010 9:56:29 pm

OK people enough about the Queen Sneakes already!!!! I've explained that I'm not the best typist in the world, but then again, I'm not the best speller either. In a way, it's kind of nice to be able to explain everything away by just saying I don't know how to type. My dirty little secret is out.

 

Teresa B

02/17/2010 10:00:30 pm

At least it wasn't Queen Sneakers! They're more dangerous!

Sorry Lynn I couldn't resist!

 

Al Benton

02/18/2010 11:06:42 am

Jake,

As I write this you will be completing the second major leg of your incredible Project with amazing success. Congratulations.

Al

 

Aaron Stachovak

02/18/2010 1:50:48 pm

Looks like Jake made the turn North!!!

Keep going little bro :)

 

Brad

02/18/2010 2:06:20 pm

Now for a few months of paddling uphill

GO JAKE!

 

Becky

02/18/2010 2:37:50 pm

Jake give my brothers, Heather and my nephews a big hug for me. And Neil you better get out there and paddle with Jake for an overnighter!

 

Elmore

02/18/2010 5:39:23 pm

Jake, you should go eat at Mrs. Mac's Kitchen in Key Largo this evening. There's no better reward for completing your Gulf leg!

 

Cousin Alice

02/18/2010 10:32:59 pm

Hey Jake!
It's so fun to read your blog. Very exciting that you're "making the turn" in Florida!! Happy paddling! Alice

 



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