Day 41 Cave-In-Rock, IL to Sebree, KY – 60 miles

Does taking a ferry for 1/10 of a mile across the Ohio River count as cheating???

Early embarkation
Brad, who’s a sailing captain, wanted to drive the boat!
The morning light with all the humidity was pretty
Fun early morning river crossing on the local, FREE ferry.

Great start to the day. The ferry crossing was a fun change of scene, plus the early morning light was cool.

We’re in Kentucky now. And more than 3/4 of the way through our journey’s mileage and days. Also, thank you, to those who have helped us reach 75% of our donation target for the American Cancer Society. It’s not too late if you’re interested in donating. T

o be honest, I’m a bit melancholy to cross over the finish line. This has been such an amazing trip – crazy drivers, mad dogs, Covid and high heat/humidity notwithstanding. I really don’t want it to end. I feel a bit like Forest Gump – “Cycle Tam, Cycle!”

People here and in the Midwest are quilters. They sometimes paint their “family pattern” on the side of their house, barn, or just a sign in front. Sort of like a coat of arms, I suppose.

We had to cut today’s ride short for two reasons:

1.High heat (94) and high humidity (92%)

2.The cyclone/severe weather warning siren went off in Sebree just as we arrived at the car for a break. Time to pack up and head to the hotel. We were pretty wet and wrung out at that point anyway.

A note on dog attack prevention. The whistles AND air horns are working very well. I hate to use the air horns as I don’t want to damage the dog’s ears but if they’re still in attack mode after being loudly whistled at, the air horn is a great final flourish.

2 thoughts on “Day 41 Cave-In-Rock, IL to Sebree, KY – 60 miles”

  1. Jeanette Stevenson

    Three quarters of the route done,really 👏 good job.I did wonder how you would feel with the end coming towards you,euphoria at completion but also deflation at the end of a fantastic experience. You coii you of always cycle back 🤣🤣🤦‍♀️
    Love the quilting patterns shown on the houses & cars another lovely section for the photo book.Keep up the pace & the pics, stay safe & clear of those nasty mutts🐕 & hope the heat 🥵cools off for you xxxxJ💕💕

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