Hi Ohio

Kathy poses by the "Welcome to Ohio" sign.

At 7:30 a.m. I cycle into an overcast cool morning on US 20. A big mass of dark clouds hang overhead, but in the distance, I see a hint of blue sky. I ride by soybean and corn fields mixed in with houses and barns. It is spitting out and my glasses are spotted with water. My wet hands are cold as the wind whips by. I cycle faster to outrun the falling drops.

At mile 8, I cross into my tenth state Ohio. I’m so excited there is finally a state sign to pose with. It is my first time cycling in Ohio and I’m psyched! I smell a wood burning stove and hear a rooster crow as I traverse through Ohio farmland. I turn onto SR 49 and bump along the cracks in the road. When traffic allows I move toward the middle where the road is smoother.

I notice an Amish horse and buggy sign, warning drivers to be cautious. While pedaling by a golf course, I see men teeing off in my direction. I pray they don’t hook the ball. When I enter the town of Edgerton, I ride by a greenhouse sign that reads, “Get Your Smile On.” I can’t think of a better way to make someone smile then with flowers.

I turn east onto US 6 and a tailwind kicks in. Yippee!  I’m coasting along at 18 mph and Destiny is rejoicing. Every farmhouse I cycle by there is at least one dog on watch. Occasionally it will run out to the road to defend its territory. So far, I haven’t been chased by any ankle biters. 

Ridgefield Corners is my next discovery. It has more letters in its name then people in the town. I enjoy photographing the barns I see along the road today. They are all different in size, color, shape, age and what they store. It’s like riding through a farmland art gallery. I have thoroughly enjoyed my day riding through the back roads of Ohio. I wonder what I’ll discover tomorrow.

God Bless,

Kathy

2 Corinthians 12:9-10
 
A shout out to Farrell, Jean, Don and Sarah.  Thanks for helping us out. You are the best neighbors ever. See you in a month. 
 

Barn buddies.

Barney

Conan O'Barnan.

Barn stalkers.

Barnadette.

Grasses covered with morning dew.

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