Gracie picked me up @ “my Place”: out in front of Jamie & Morgan’s house. She drove & I looked out windows ignoring any navigation. We ended up on campus of University of the South. All the buildings were made of local sandstone. Exquisite style.
Met her friend Doug from beyond up further N. Gracie & Doug both were riding single speeds hardtails. Doug’s was a 29er. Neat hiking trails wandering around the woods some on the edge of a bluff and other places on ridge that thru the leafless trees we could see down & out to farm land w/ bright green fields. Elevation was almost 2,000′ which meant spring was still to arrive as it had in Huntsville. Riding in the woods under leafless trees. Bit tired after ride.
Warm 70 deg in sun. Getting biker shirt tan line already.
Broke ratchet buckle strap on my shoe, there was enough meat to tighten down for tight fit. Called Trailhead in Huntsville & made arrangements to obtain a replacement. Cell phones are so cool. We were in the parking lot @ Sewannee and without finding a phone booth called out of state.
Gracie split for work and let me shower @ her house. Tsali was reclusive.
Back into 5 points for van dinner.
Garmin having fits after charging.
Tomorrow is Oak Mtn.
It was great to get to ride with you.Good luck on your travels,it’s so great to see places you have never seen before and meet so many new people.