Through the Back Door

After a restful night camping beside Holy Trinity Episcopal Church in Brandenburg, I enjoyed a big breakfast at Perna’s Place (I didn’t really have to use the back door) before sharing Eucharist with the congregation. What a delightful group of fellow Episcopalians!



After leaving Brandenburg, it was a short hop across the Ohio River into Indiana for a pleasant afternoon ride through the rolling hills leading to New Albany, where I ended my day’s journey.

For those of you who worry about my safety riding in traffic, here’s a picture I took today as I was leaving Corydon, Indiana. This is typical of the kind of back roads I have been travelling on this trip. The Adventure Cycling Association folks who map these routes go to great lengths to avoid the main roads and as a result, I get to enjoy a safe, scenic and tranquil ride. There is the occasional loose dog, but since we established the dollar-a-dog pledge level they have all but abandoned me. For those keeping track, I have only been chased four times since Thursday.

I had lunch today at Magdalena’s Café in downtown Corydon, right across the street from the Capitol Building. The capital of Indiana Territory was moved to Corydon from Vincennes in 1813 and this building became the first State Capitol in 1816, before the capital was moved to Indianapolis in 1825.

You know you are in Indiana when you start to see these signs. White Castle is somewhat of a sacred tradition for folks living in this part of the country. I’m not a big fan of “sliders” myself, but I do appreciate their significance as a Midwestern cultural icon.


As I mentioned earlier, I made it to New Albany today, which is located directly across the river from Louisville, Kentucky. It’s Derby Week, although I won’t be staying around for the big race. I have the good fortune of being hosted by Bob and Serena Weiss, who live just outside of New Albany.

Serena is the sister of WUWF’s own Joe Vincenza, and she and Bob are most gracious to allow me the opportunity to take a break from the road. Since I have ridden for three weeks without a break, I am going to take my bike to the local bike shop for some minor repairs in the morning and then after my morning and afternoon reports on air, I am going off-road and off-line for a couple of days. Don’t worry about me and don’t expect another report or blog entry until Thursday when I am back on the road.

Thank you for following along and special thanks to those of you who have contributed to this extreme fundraising campaign. If you haven’t made your contribution, you can do it right here online. Together we are enjoying a great adventure and supporting a great cause – the programs you love on public radio.

Louisville is approximately half way to my final destination in Ontario, as I have logged close to 1100 miles. Take care and check back on Thursday as the journey continues.

Large versions of all my blog pics can be found at my photo gallery.

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