Holiday Inn Express Evansville - West

Jen here. I just visited friends and family in Memphis and am back in Owensboro. JD and I are trying to get the last details for our trip hammered out before we head in different directions. JD is going to the Nevada Outback for a weekend with the guys, and I'm traveling to Long Beach, CA to participate in a half marathon with the ladies. Is there any better way to travel on an overseas flight than with really sore legs? I ...

... in it. I’ve recorded myself singing “You are My Sunshine” which is his favorite song of all time. He’s learned to knock it so the recorder starts up and then he lays his head on it to listen to me. AWWWWW. He’s a sweetie. We sat outside again that night—Tom was vastly entertained with the bird talk and I know Karen and Tom both were riveted with the academia chatter. Again, there ...

... scenic. I checked the legend on the map again and found we were on a bicycle route not a scenic bypass. It looked like a suicide route for bicyclers but I was glad to know it wasn’t what Kentucky thought was scenic. Hodgenville was scenic however. A very pretty town square with a small, private Lincoln museum and a large state of Lincoln in the middle of the square. Also there was a small shop that sold ice ...

... d originally planned) we checked into our charming room at the New Harmony Inn. At supper outdoors last night at The White House, we struck up a conversation with the couple from Scotland at the next table, and discovered she is related to one of our junior high & high school friends!  What a small world it really is. This morning after breakfast at the Red Geranium, we grabbed one of the free ...

We been moving along to get home and it is a long way. So I'm going to post where we spend the night and then the next day it's off on the next leg. Were on our way to North Carolina and then to Florida. Sorry no pictures. Ray and Christa

... and all of the sudden, Beth yells out "KANAWANA" and point frantically in front of us! Well, I thought she saw a rare WV deer and slammed on the breaks. It was a sign and inside joke with Kirby HAHAHA! I am still not sure but it was a sign for the Kanawha River. We wish everyone well!! Beth and Tadd

We reluctantly left this great hospitality at nine this morning (the other cyclists had left at 5:30 to do the same distance). Another good days progress was made and, to the horror of Hodge and Tom, we spent the night at a camp site at Rough River. More swimming in the river and a lazy afternoon in sun was enjoyed by all ...

... Elvis lookalike and all. The second lunch was enjoyed by all given that it was not bought on our budget! We proceeded to spend the next 4 hours in a rigorous match of Four Square (the local game that Pastor Bob introduced us to). Supper was even better than lunch and we were treated to our second serving of vegetables this trip, while we exchanged stories with another ...

... one dollar per day. They work hard and fight towards a better life. What place to do we have to complain of the difficulties of school? We must take advantage of our opportunities and bring the same fortune to those who must go without. I have learned to value my opportunities and make lemonade and take note not to complain of my sore hands while squeezing out the juice. Life takes hard work, and I remain eternally ...

... Park was our destination, a place Jo and co visited before, and much-photographed by her Grandad. It soon became apparent why he took so many photos, the imposing granite peaks and walls surrounding the valley provide a multitude of spectacular views. We were staying in Curry Village (my mate Hywel's dream location) in a canvas cabin. The lack of wall thickness made Jo a little nervous given the plethora of bear warning signs and strict food rules to keep them at bay. Monday 31 July ...