Trans Am, Day 31: Falls of Rough, KY to Sebree, KY

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I knew I was going to have a relatively long day, since I wanted to stay indoors (due to more evening rain), and the closest place was 69 miles away.

Although I am feeling better, I didn’t sleep very well last night, so I was prepared for a “grumbly” day, but it was actually really pleasant. There was a headwind most of the day, but it was warm and humid, so I just didn’t fight it and took my time, using the extra wind to keep me cool.

I met a couple cyclists riding east, and we traded notes about various things, including the dogs of the TransAm. According to one of them, the dogs of southern Illinois are just as bad as the dogs of eastern Kentucky. Oh boy! 🐕

When I got to my evening destination, the Sebree Baptist Church, I met my first fellow tourist who is riding east and started at the coast. The others I’ve met started in the middle of the continent. Marty puts a lot of effort into his CGOAB blog, and it shows. I highly recommend it! You can find it here: http://www.crazyguyonabike.com/doc/21872

The Sebree Baptist Church has a hostel set up for cyclists, and, again, I am just speechless at their generosity. A washer and dryer, kitchen, shower with towels, and something I’ve been thinking about for a few days: FLOOR PUMPS!

Sebree is 50% Hispanic, because, we were told by Bob, who manages the bike hostel, Tyson has multiple facilities in the area (I was passed by several Tyson trucks). But that means there is likely to be good Mexican food here. I can confirm, there is EXCELLENT Mexican food! Our waiter, Juan, was a very mature 14-year-old, and son of the owner. I am pretty certain I have never had more attentive service. At least four of five of the family members, including his little sister, came to check on us.

Finally, for those who know about my obsession with finding tools, I found my first tool since May 20, and then I promptly found another one! I suspected they’d be rare finds in rural areas, simply because of the lower population desity, and I definitely didn’t expect to find two in one day after not finding any for almost four weeks!

Tomorrow I will likely leave Kentucky, and head into Illinois. It has been wonderful, even with the rain and food poisoning!