Fulton MS to Waverly TN

4 brilliant days cycling since we left Fulton. Quiet roads, stunning scenery, lots of dogs ( but our policy of always stopping and `talking ` to them when what they really want to do is chase has paid dividends )and again lovely people.

First night at Tishomingo State Park and then a long way to Shiloh Military national park ( scene of the famous Civil War battle on the banks of the Tennessee river . Hugely moving . Another case it seems to me of `lions led by donkeys`. A poor night in motel in Crump and a very wet couple of hours cycling the following morning on way to Mousetail State park . Major find was a good restauraunt 5 miles or so before campsite. Campsite ( which we had to ourselves )was up a very steep hill - a walker - upper , but well worth the effort. An early start next morning and again , a superb little cafe just beyond Pineview to stoke up with protein for a longish , and quite hilly section to Waverly. Our friend Will Jones ( previous asst minister at st Michaels, Linlithgow , drove over with his daughter Grace from Brownsville where he is a minister , and joined us for dinner.

Today a rest day . Disappointingly the public library is shut , but this kind motel owneer at Imperial Lodge is allowing me to update blog and catch up on emails. - see pic.

Tomorrow we'll aim for 6.30 start - horrendous rain / thunder storm forecast for tonight - and hope to reach Dover. we follow the Tennesse all the way down to where it joins the Ohio passing Land between the Lakes. Another hilly section ahead , but we feel strong and fingers crossed.....

Thanks to all who are giving suppport and encouragement . Keep the comments coming in. It all helps.