Oh my, what a ride. Today’s 96 miles from Winona to Tupelo included 55 miles of the Natchez Trace Parkway. The Trace starts in Natchez, MS and runs roughly 450 miles ending in Nashville, TN. It’s a road through the wilderness with centuries of history binding the old Southwest to the rest of the nation. It was used by Native American Indians and French explorers in the 18th century and it gained folk legend with the return march of Gen. Andrew Jackson’s men after their victory at the battle of New Orleans ending the war of 1812. It’s a Nat’l Park with no commercial traffic (no 18 wheelers!), no billboards, 45 mph speed limits and beautifully maintained. A serious scenic route for bicycles—we reveled in every mile! We get to do it again on our way to Florence, AL tomorrow.
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Greetings Doug and team,
Terry and I are blazing a different trail but for the same Kingdom. Its good to hear you guys are going strong. Doug you are like one of David's valiant men that knew the "signs of the times" and battled so diligently that he had his sword stuck to his hand after the battle with the enermy. Instead of a sword it is your bike's handlebars and you know the signs of the times.
Doug, Terry and I are proud of you guys and will continue to lift you guys up in the root of our prayers.
Every church we are itinerating in we mention you guys to the congregation and speak of your mighty deeds for God's Kingdom.
This wednesday we are out of town: pray for Terry and I.
Stay strong in His might He is Faithful (Cor.15:58).
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