I left out this afternoon trying to see what direction I was being pulled in. It took several miles for me to finally decide on a direction. Of course dark clouds oozing rain always helps persuade my mind. I meandered around back roads out of Smyrna and found myself on hwy 41 heading south. I rode down through places such as Triune and Chapel Hill working my way over through Belfast into Petersburg. Before long I was on the square in Fayettville. I just love courthouse squares.
I decided to take hwy 64 and head east. This gave me time to think about where I was headed or even what I was looking for. By the time I reached Winchester I could hear Sewanee calling my name again. I can’t seem to get enough of this beautiful little piece of heaven on earth. The old architecture of the buildings and the scenic views simply entice me.
Sewanee isn’t the only jewel around these parts. Cowan is a small little town at the foot of the mountain. I stopped and took these photographs of what a true southern piece of americana is all about. You can’t help but feel relaxed and have a smile on your face as you soak in all the beauty of this quiet little town.
Climbing Monteagle Mountain takes me to my place of peace at Green’s Overlook. As you can see by the photographs you ride down a gravel road to get there. The overcast sky and the fog gave it a damp and cool feel today. Even so it warms my heart to be in this place. After a little prayer and meditation I knew it was time for me to head home. Someday perhaps I’ll make Sewanee my home so that I can experience this beauty everyday.
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Great photos! Enjoy your trip…from the photos it looks like you are on a very relaxing journey. The photo of the road going into the woods looks like you are entering something magical.
Ride safe, Ronman!
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Hey Ronman, hate we missed you this weekend, but Jen and I were on those same routes yesterday and Saturday as well. There is a new little dinner in Petersburg that you have to try. Glad to see you are putting some miles on the road during your vacation. Hope to see you this week and join in the journey.
Brian
Great pics!
Life is all about the journey…not the destination – that’s important to remember!
Great shots as usual Ronman. Looking for whats right is the only way I can tolerate some of my friends, guess that applies to everything is this life. Thanks for taking me along for the ride.
I love that shot in front of those old gas pumps. If you were on a panhead, it’d be hard to believe it was 2008.
So who’d you meet? Where? What went on? Don’t leave me hangin’ now brother!
Beautiful pics. Be safe out there.
Looking for what’s right. There is a daily challenge. Regardless of what I see in front of me here your ride looked fantastic. It seemed all right to me!
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You ride like we do. No plan? No problem. Just ride. I’m loving the pics. You do a wonderful job with sharing the sites. Thanks for taking us along for the ride!
Now there is a ride that has my heart. A winding road and an old town square is right up my alley. Thanks for the story!
It’s great hear you enjoyed that video clip, when I’m feeling blue, it’s a great pick-me-up. Take care!