June 25
Charlottesville, VA to Afton, VA
29 miles
Need inspiration? Read on (even if we’re not the focus). Our short, but hilly and hot day out of Charlottesville ended at the home of the legendary Cookie Lady. After thirty years, 88 year-old June Curry is still welcoming Transamers into the Bike House, a house adjacent to hers that she has dedicated to bikers. Stories, memorabilia, lodging, and sustenance are offered for free, and about 14,000 bikers have rolled by to pay regards or stay for a night. The bike house is papered with the thanks and good will inspired by the Cookie Lady’s generosity. Despite a catalog of health issues, Mrs. Curry has remained dedicated to supporting cross-country cyclists, asking for nothing in return except signing her log book. After a lively, entertaining chat and photo shoot for her photo log of cyclists, we happily holed up in our own “home” for the night.
On the way up to the Cookie Lady’s house, we passed a peach orchard and were delighted to find out that the peaches are in! We bought fresh peaches (immediately consumed) and a piece of peach pie (to go) from the roadside stand. What could be better than ending the day with fresh peach pie?
Coach and Neighby,
ReplyDeleteLove the pics. Nice that the world is filled with Junes and Gerties. You both look great.
Did you pick up Rascal in Pittsburgh yet? He's down to $3 and the Y said they couldn't extend him any credit. Also, I forgot to pack his helmet when I put him on the bus, so you'll have to pick one up.
Sorry!
Things fine here other than loneliness and need for coffee.
If you can make it, we can make it. (I mean meeting the challenges of the trip, not brewing the Joe...)
Eyes on the road, eyes on the prize.
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