Took a day off from blogging-running low on computer power and daylight. Also met 2 westbound guys from NY and Mass and were gabbing instead of blogging.
He said: Left in the fog, 1st stop was Buckhorn. Talked to 3 nice locals who gave me the key to the log church so I could have a tour. Built early 1800's, the organ in the picture is one of only 5 like it in the US. The pews are covered because there are bats, in the belfry I guess, and they are endangered so they can't get rid of them. Holy guano Batman! Next stop Booneville-didn't see Daniel, but saw a sign saying school starts August 9th. Still in coal country, but all the coal trucks were going the other way and driving carefully. Still doing a lot of climbing, but the afternoon was a pretty nice ride. Stopped to talk to a guy outside his home, Anthony Pow, who was a nice guy who wanted to know if all the bad stuff they show on TV about the cities up north is true (muggings on subways, shootings because of drugs, etc. ) I assured him that there have been no muggings on the Hampton subways, nor any local shootings that I am aware of. Continued on to Berea, a diamond in a coal field. Beautiful town, beautiful school, and an arts and craft lovers delight. Stayed at a campground, took a swim, had a nice dinner, talked to some fellow travelers, went to bed. Life is good. 99 miles
Tuesday: Day off for Paul. Sharon working in library, Paul sleeping in library. 0 miles.
She said: Worked the morning, then took off to meet up with Paul. Driving through the first part of the day I was struck at how beautiful some of the scenery can be, then you turn the corner and the coal industry just changes all that. You could smell the coal in the air, I can't imagine how it doesn't affect the people who live around here that don't even work in the industry. I caught up with Paul about 12:45 and we shared some peanut butter and jelly outside a house we are contemplating purchasing, not sure if it was for sale though. Took off for Berea, it is a great town. The college has quite a unique history-you should check it out when you get a chance. Talked to a local potter, who shared some of the history of the area. Set up the tent, went for a swim, ate dinner, talked to Andrew and Evan and then hit the sack.
Tuesday: Worked in the am at the local library-it was raining-so it was a good day for a rest day for Paul. We went to the Kentucky Artisans Center, which had wares from many of the locals. Beautiful pottery, glassware, woodworking, sculpture, etc. Walked around an area known as Old Town-went into a weaver's shop and learned all about the art of weaving. A severe storm blew through while we were there, strong winds, heavy rain, knocking down trees and lots of branches. I was glad it was a day off from riding! Heading off to eat dinner-back on the road again tomorrow. Which reminds me, check out the picture of Willie Nelson on the road again. Oh yeah-Monday finished Map 2. 10 to go, time is flying.
Map # 2-click on the image and it will enlarge-looks like an EKG!
Willie eating his PB&J
The house isn't much....
but it has a great view!
Home, sweet home! Oh Kentucky Campground
It looks like if you gave that porch a good shake it might just fall down....along with the rest of the house. Berea sounds pretty cool, too bad that between the bike and the Mini you don't have a whole lotta room for momentos from the trip.
ReplyDeleteBerea looks really cool. The webcam is up and working so we will Skype with you soon.
ReplyDeletegrammie grampie and sam are trying to keep up with you two on your awesome adventure...not so easy for one old soul and two just old, but we;re working on i! keep up the good riding! miss and love you!
ReplyDeletelove the 3 musketeers