Riding In The Van

Thursday, May 15

Eutaw, AL to Columbus, MS

Zero Miles ~ Total Miles to Date 295

8:00 AM ~ The first five head out in the rain

Today's route took us down two lane country roads with very little traffic, mostly, with easy climbs. Unfortunately, for most of us, we rode the route in the van and/or Bo-Peep, the Subaru that serves as our SAG. We awoke to a downpour which continued until we reached Mississippi, when it slowed to a drizzle. There was thunder and lightening off and on. This was not a day for being on the road. A dozen hardy souls donned their rain gear and rode the distance. Lois and Marilyn got in the van after Marilyn's THIRD flat. We stopped in Aliceville to regroup with some of the riders who were out on the road, and with Bo-Peep, and found a The Plantation House Restaurant. It was built 1903 to 1905 and housed a family of 10. One of the rooms was left untouched. The wood was incredible. I do not know all of the details, and there is nothing on the Net to help, but this home was apparently moved in the 60s or 80s to its present location, and had to be cut in half in order to make the move. Places such as Plantation House are the prizes we win while peddling our bikes.

Entering Mississippi

Our hotel is an incredibly beautiful Holiday Inn, located only one mile from the historic downtown. Holly and I were the first to get rooms - we arrived just around noon - did our laundry and are ready to ramble - but are relaxing instead. Tomorrow is a rest day - massages and a walk into town. 

Thanks for stopping by. TheWanderingJu & Company (that would be Holly)