Detours

First, Peter Pillman called it right, I believe, the butterfly is the Gulf Fritillary.  Thanks Peter!

Today, a few of us detoured to Plains to see the 39th presidents home town.  We toured his farm, and according to the park service, just missed Jimmy.  He had been our riding his bike to the farm, to raid the garden just yesterday.  Apparently he has a blue helmet, and two 'fit' companions who ride along with him, in addition to the black SUV "with all the guns in it".  The former President stays in shape !

We then went into Plains to visit his current living compound.  We didn't see much, but a large fence and nice grounds.   Took some shots of Plains and bought some peanuts.   Peanut harvest was in full swing.

From there we went to Andersonville and  the National Prisoner of War Museum.  We were silenced by the sacrifice of our fellow country men and women, from the War of 1812 to the War in Iraq.  

From there, we rode to Perry.  Got to be a longer day, with over 126 miles covered, but we enjoyed the diversions.  

I am working on my summary of this trip.  So far it comes down to the difference between flying across the United States, and biking across the United States.  Immersing yourself in the environment, as opposed to overlooking it.  I will try to start this discussion tomorrow.

We ride to Metta tomorrow.