Most of the scenery is similar to what we have seen, but there was one open area that might have been logged 30 years ago or so, and now a pine forest is starting to grow up. It doesn't look like a plantation because the trees are not in rows. They are really randomly growing in this 80 acre or so area. The thing that makes this a nice picture in my opinion is that the background shows some nice hardwood with colors changing.
Once the Munger trail ended we were back on the highway, traveling through small towns. The road was mostly good, with nice wide shoulders.
You will notice it says "Old Hy 61". This road runs pretty much parallel to a new interstate, which also means it is not heavily traveled. Nice for biking.
We usually spread out while riding because people ride at different speeds, and some stop more often for picture taking etc. But we normally all stop for lunch at the same place. It is sometimes an adventure for a small town cafe to handle an influx of 10 bikers, each wanting to pay individually. Here 3 of us are in line waiting to check out and get back on the road.
Today we are back to a couple of features that I remember from earlier in our journey - corn fields & murals on buildings. No corn field pictures, but here are 3 murals I saw.
A couple of other interesting things today was a huge statue of a Native American.
I looked for a story to go with the statue, but couldn't find anything.
There was also a fully restored red caboose that I found picture worthy.
Unfortunately, the weather forecast is for heavy storms over night, and possibly extending into tomorrow. We have one last day of riding scheduled, but we all agreed to wait until morning before deciding what to do.
65 miles today.
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