Thursday, April 23, 2009
Day 34: Meridian-Linden, AL 63 mi.
Today was going to be a relatively easy ride. Temperatures are warming up as one would expect in the south in mid-spring, actually welcome, considering how cool it has felt. 3 years ago this leg was over 90 mi.and I added a few to make it 100 just for the fun of it. But the staff took pity on us and broke up the distance into shorter segments so today was only 63 mi. The weather was quite pleasant and as we hit the AL border at mi.20 the road conditions improved greatly. Many stopped at the Jefferson Country Store before noon for a break and we arrived in Linden shortly after noon but had to lounge around until we were allowed to enter the church after 2:00 pm. I am grateful it is finally warm but the humidity is still moderate. Only 7 more days of biking and tomorrow is also a short day.
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Now, you are in territory that I know! ... passed through Linden a few years back, doing family research. I can just about picture perfectly in my mind the small county courthouse (with the little gazebo out front) and the rural-train-station-turned-local-restaurant; pine country... and red clay banks bordering the roadways. Breathe deep and enjoy the ride!
ReplyDeleteCan't wait till you're home, Dad. Hopefully you can take in one of Hayden's T-ball games when you get back -- he certainly loves it and tries really hard. We'll also have a surprise for you when you get home.
ReplyDeleteHere's your encouraging word for the day: "When you go through deep waters, I will be with you." -- Isaiah 43:2 NLT