I traveled about 0 miles today.
Check out my current location on the map. As you can see on my tracker, we made it to the southern terminus of the Florida Trail. We found a bus stop, ride three different buses, and then caught a ride with Miss Janet to the campground - where we were warmly welcomed by the most voracious mosquitos I've seen. Mosquitos don't die off in winter - they migrate to the everglades! Our bug suits work pretty well, but it's going to be a challenge. Most folks here are soaked in deet and the smell is obvious. After our ride with miss Janet, Sledge, and Red Beardfield, we met other hikers and supporters here at the kickoff. The couple that wrote the FT Guide, a few that have hiked the whole trail, and some that we'll start hiking with tomorrow. Tomorrow will be our first off into the wild with no potable water, toilets, or cars. A big change from our day today of just riding around! There's a good chance I'll have no coverage the next couple days so don't worry that we've been eaten by a bear, python, panther, or piranha of there's no post.