Cycling the Underground Railroad--Part 1
DAY 27: OWENSBORO TO LEWISPORT, KY An IHOP restaurant was right next to my motel this morning, so I decided on breakfast there. As I was getting on my bike ready to leave, a server who was outside on a break asked where I was going. I shared my story and gave here one of my "travel cards." "Travel Card" I had printed to share my ride along the way. She was eager to know about the Equal Justice Initiative. After giving a brief overview (trying not to be overly verbose), she reached into her apron and handed me $10 from her tip money. I told her that really wasn't why I shared, and I thought she probably didn't make a lot, and that I really appreciated her heart. "No. I really want to do this!" I gratefully accepted her donation. I was truly humbled. What a way to start this day! More of Owensboro's Adkisson's Greenbelt. Owensboro, Kentucky's cross-town bike path is pretty impressive. Yesterday and today I was able toi ride west ...