Thursday, September 25, 2008

Crossing the Mighty Mississippi


Bobby crossing the Arkansas River.
We experienced  very smooth landscapes full of cotton and soybeans, along with a fair amount of rice and millet.








An early morning pace line formed and transported Jerry and I for the entire day.   137 miles in less than 7 hour, with a 19.2 mph average.












A short break at the Mississippi state line for pictures.  We had just crossed the mighty Mississippi River, and tangled with fast moving trucks on a narrow span bridge.  To close for our comfort, but we all made it just fine.







Steve Brown tackles one of the bridges we crossed today.














Mississippi here we come.  The Lebanese restaurant in Clarksburg has been the highlight of the trip for eating.  Fantastic food in a little cafe; kibbie's, tabouli, grape leaves, cabbabe leaves, humus, baclava, cream pie, and sweet ice tea.  Just excellent healthy food.

Tomorrow is another long ride of 144 miles.  Alabama is next.

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