Day 69: 7/28/19: Waynesboro to Cowan, TN

I woke up this morning planning to make it all the way to Sewanee today.  That would put the only mountain climb behind me and it would be all downhill tomorrow:)

I was on U.S. Highway 64 from Waynesboro to Winchester, and then got on Highway 41A.  I made it to Cowan, and the sun had almost completely set, so I decided to stop there for the night.

I know one person in Cowan, and Hannah and I camped at his house a few years back on a trip from Chattanooga to Huntsville.  I went by his house, but no one was home.

I then planned to go by the local PD to see about places nearby to pitch a tent for the night.  I saw a police officer sitting in front of a store talking to a group of men, and I asked the officer about possible campsites.  He made a few calls, but got no answer.

Then Bill, one of the men in the group, told me I could pitch my tent in his hayfield for the night.  So that is what I did.  The view of the stars from the hayfield was spectacular. I even got to enjoy seeing a brilliant shooting star while I was standing outside.  Below is a pic of the Heron hanging out with his new friend.

As I was getting my tent arranged, Bill's son, Justin, came out and offered me a plate of food.  So I put away my peanut butter and tortillas, which is what I was going to have for supper, and accepted this gracious offer.  Justin and his wife, Crystal, and their 2 children brought me the plate of food pictured below.  (Fish, shrimp, salad, peppers and cucumber) It was all delicious.

Today, I rode several miles with Tim (pic below) around Pulaski.  It was good having someone to ride with. The conversation makes the miles seem to pass quicker.

Like yesterday, today consisted of a lot of hills.  However, the hills got larger as I continued going east.  Below is a scenery pic from today.

I'm sure everyone can figure out what my plan is tomorrow.  Tonight will be my last night on the road.  What a fitting way to end.  Just as I've seen several times during this, and other, trips, the kindness of complete strangers is overwhelming.

Total miles today: 126.6