June 29th, Elizabethtown, IL - Beech Grove, KY
Day 34
There really is no place like my old Kentucky Home. Not even ten miles in to our ride this day we took a ferry across the Ohio River and made it into the most beautiful state of Kentucky. You could tell in the first town we went through, Marion, that we were going to enjoy our home state. It was very classic and homey and we met some very friendly people.
The ride was hilly but we were very motivated as we entered our home state and were going to stay at our friend Jessica Paulsen’s house. We arrived in Beech Grove after about 71 miles. The best part of the ride was the last tenth of a mile. I had been having some issues my chain falling off as I need to replace it, but it fell off right as I started to accelerate for the stage victory on the day, haha. So, Tyler and Justin proceeded to push me as I coasted to the support vehicle. That was true teamwork and was a moment to remember.
We made it to the Paulsen’s home just outside Owensboro and were welcomed to a wonderful hamburger and brat dinner and even had some birthday cake for Jessica and Wade, who just had birthdays. We played Cornhole and even a new game called “Washers” or as Mrs. Paulsen says it, “Warshers”. It was great to have a cozy home to sleep in and we all were very gracious to have the great accommodations.
After only one day we agreed that Kentucky is the most beautiful state and we all were very happy to be home. Greatest place East of the Mississippi!!!
In His Adventure,
Chaz Vittitow
