Holly and Judi Go Underground: Why Does The Turtle Cross The Road?

Narrow Bridge over the Ohio River

Seen from the Kentucky side

May 31

Madison, IN to Dry Ridge, KY

60 Miles

Total Miles to Date ~ 1,069

I don't have the answer to that question. But, when I saw a small turtle on the road today, I wondered, where in the world is it going? And, why are they always on the road when I am on an uphill, eliminating a great photo-op?

We left (right off the top of my head I cannot remember where we were last night) - oh, yeah, Madison, IN. So - we left Madison by 7:00 and arrived in Dry Ridge, KY at 12:30. Most of the ride was flat with rollers. At mile 23.4 we began a wonderful 1-mile climb. Wonderful because it was softly graded and so easy to complete. There was a sweet creek running along side, and since I was alone there were times when the only sound was the gentle movement of water over rocks as it moved downstream. Birds continue to be in abundance and their songs are music for the soul.

Sag break with Bo-Peep at Mile 40

The past couple of days we have dealt, once again, with dogs. Our second major climb of the day, at mile 50.3, was 1/2 mile long (seemed a lot longer), but the grade was very steep, and there were three barking dogs waiting at the top. Holly rode the entire length, Mary walked part way and then got back on the bike. Me, I rode possibly one-quarter of the distance, then got off and walked to the top - nearly. Just near the top I got back on the bike - and three dogs came out at me, two large and one small "yippee" thing. As if often the case, the owner was right there, calling them back (they never go back) and yelling out "they don't bite" (tell that to Chris). We know that most of these dogs just want to say, "Hello". However, there is always the chance of being bitten, and other than being bitten, the a real concern is finding one or all of them tangled up in a wheel.

Home for the night is the Holiday Inn Express at the intersection of I-75 and SR 467 (on the left and across many lanes of traffic). Holly and I took a walk to Wal-Mart (just across the bridge in "car talk"). Have you ever noticed what a HUGE parking lot Wal-Mart has?

I had a visit from Neil, Lisa, Victoria, and Joseph Starr - friends from Florida who made the move to Kentucky a couple of years ago. It was really fun spending time with them - and as you can see, Victoria was hoping to join the group. She is just the cutest 4-year old.