Day 80: National Naval Aviation Museum

Yesterday, I left Oxford, AL, around 0700 because I forgot that I would have to go through Birmingham during rush hour [forehead palm]. I made it through and continued to make my way south. Just as I was leaving my last photo stop, I saw my friend Freddie ride by! I managed to catch up to him, and we rode together the rest of the way into Pensacola (about 35 miles).

After checking in for the Tour of Valor HOG Touring Rally, we hit Cycle Gear to pick up my new waterproof bag, then made it to the hotel...all before 1500 [lol]!

Dinner was a very nice Sheppard's Pie and salad at the dealership, followed by some great catching up with friends at the hotel bar.

Today, about 40 of us met at the dealership and rode the 15 miles or so to the National Naval Aviation Museum on Naval Air Station Pensacola. What an incredible museum! Definitely put this on your must-see list! There's a lighthouse you can visit as well, and you do not need a military I.D. to get on that part of the base.

We had a nice lunch followed by a group photo, then it was back to the hotel. I've been uploading my photos from the past few days, and very shortly, Freddie and I are heading to dinner.

Unfortunately, there's a horrible storm heading right for us, so it looks like I'll be back in the rain tomorrow. Hopefully it's moving faster than I do so it won't be on top of me the whole rally [fingers crossed].

So long [for now], and thanks for all the fish! ✌️Read more