As I rode today, I saw two cars, a large construction tractor and a mobile home that were slowly being taken over by the Virginia vegetation. Soon there will be no trace of them in the undergrowth. That is how verdant Virginia is. I leave with the desire to return and spend more time here. The history and beauty are boundless. The history is like rediscoverig who I am and what I am about. I come away in awe of the settlers who first came here. Now that I have traveled some of their path, I am imagining how hard it must have been. We are not traveling at a fast pace, but we make their time in wagons, carriages and by horse seem forever. Our experience in tents and "cooking" our own food gives me perspective on their travels. I cannot call our trip hard. It is enlightening.
I look forward to Kentucky. Our first night has proved kindness exists here, too. The mayor of Elkhorn has given us shelter in the local town hall. Right in the town hall meeting room! He brought us pulled pork and coleslaw for our dinner. In the town hall are boxes of sweet potatos, tomatos and all kinds of packaged food that are the town's food bank. Mayor Mike Taylor has said "Help yourself." If this is any indication of Kentucky, we should have another great state ride.
I would like to note that most of our great accommodations have come from Angie's great work contacting Warm Shower people and calling ahead on where to stay and navigating the route for us. Thanks so much, Angie. She has set a very high standard that I hope to just come close to when it is my area of the country to navigate! Maybe you all should start praying now that I get us through.
Leisa
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