New York to California 2008

Me and David Smith founder of the Knott County Historical Society in
Hindman, KY. Very hospitable especially to bikers. A must stay on the
Trans Am.

Made it to Booneville, KY. And at 63.5 miles that puts me at a grand
total of 1006.4 miles so far.
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Went a little off route. 83.3 miles and I'm at a Cici's in Lexington.
Staying with friends of a friend tonight.

Lexington was a blast. I finally watched Arrested Developement.

No Evergreen Terrace. Camping free at Lincoln Homestead State Park.
70.8 miles.

It was nice out and I was lazy so I figured I'd try out a night
without the tent, so I just spread out on this picnic table and caught
some z's.

Just got to Hodgenville, KY. 51.1 miles. This is where Lincoln was
born, where they let you camp free at their park, and where you can
get all you can eat Chinese food for $7.

Yesterday I went 68.3 miles croosing into central time. I got to stay
with my friend Tanner at WKU in Bowling Green, KY. I met a ton of his
friends who were all way cool. I also got to do laundry, get a new
bearing for my rear wheel hub, and mail some stuff back home to
lighten my load.

Thanks again Tanner for having me. If nothing else getting to see old
friends has already made this trip worth it.

I had a late start out of Bowling Green but made it 54.4 miles to
Rough River Dam State Park before dark. It's supposed to rain pretty
good tonight and tomorrow.

The First Baptist Church in Sebree, KY has an amazing setup open to
bikers. Couches, shower, kitchen, tv, all really nice.

Today was 72.9 miles.

Today ended with a ferry ride across the Ohio River separating
Kentucky and Illinois. My 8th state. 55.8 miles.

It was a free ride even for cars and the guy running the thing was cool.

60.8 miles
People have continued to be friendly.

Today was stormy. Rained on and off The wind can make it hard to push
downhill.