Sunday, September 28 Augusta – Greenfield
Great breakfast at the Parkview Inn, but it was not served
until 9. As soon as we could, we
started our day’s journey with a quick two block ride to the ferry, the Jenny
Ann. It was just departing from the Ohio
shore, and takes about 7 minutes to cross.
One of the oldest ferry services
still in operation on the Ohio River, it has been in continuous operation
since 1797 when the original ferry was hand-propelled. The Jenny Ann accommodates six vehicles and
operates every day from 8 am to 8 pm.
The fare is only $5, but for bicyclists there is no charge!! By the time we disembarked onto the Ohio
shore, it was 10:40. The first 12 miles
up from the river was a surprisingly easy climb, and with scant traffic. We followed the White Oak Creek all the way
up. Much of the day was great riding,
and for the first time on this trip we had a conversation while bicycling.
On the smooth stretches in the afternoon headwinds, Diane even did a little drafting. But, out of nowhere it seems, it was Kentucky redux, and Diane found herself walking the last steep part of each hill, at about 2.4 mph. That was not fun. But lo, is that a pickup coming our way? Indeed. So we took a 5 mile pickup ride through the tough hills, and a bit a of road construction activity, and then finished the 7 miles into Greenfield on our bikes. We had a reservation at the Yellow Rose Bed and Breakfast, and as prearranged, we called the innkeeper to let her know we were about 40 minutes out, but we were unable to reach her on any of the three numbers she had given us.
We decided to have dinner in the downtown area, a few blocks from the Yellow Rose. The Chinese Restaurant seemed to have good ratings, but it was an unsatisfying meal. By that time it was dark, so we walked our bikes the three blocks to the Yellow Rose, hoping for good luck. No one was there, but the door was unlocked and there was a light on in the back of the house. So, we made ourselves at home. Later the innkeeper returned our calls-turns out she and her daughter tag team the operations, but this time they got their signals crossed. The door was unlocked because the previous guest left it open. Yay for us!
Everyone loves a Ferry ride!
Welcome to Ohio and the Midwest.
Ohio creek
On the smooth stretches in the afternoon headwinds, Diane even did a little drafting. But, out of nowhere it seems, it was Kentucky redux, and Diane found herself walking the last steep part of each hill, at about 2.4 mph. That was not fun. But lo, is that a pickup coming our way? Indeed. So we took a 5 mile pickup ride through the tough hills, and a bit a of road construction activity, and then finished the 7 miles into Greenfield on our bikes. We had a reservation at the Yellow Rose Bed and Breakfast, and as prearranged, we called the innkeeper to let her know we were about 40 minutes out, but we were unable to reach her on any of the three numbers she had given us.
We decided to have dinner in the downtown area, a few blocks from the Yellow Rose. The Chinese Restaurant seemed to have good ratings, but it was an unsatisfying meal. By that time it was dark, so we walked our bikes the three blocks to the Yellow Rose, hoping for good luck. No one was there, but the door was unlocked and there was a light on in the back of the house. So, we made ourselves at home. Later the innkeeper returned our calls-turns out she and her daughter tag team the operations, but this time they got their signals crossed. The door was unlocked because the previous guest left it open. Yay for us!
Everyone loves a Ferry ride!
Welcome to Ohio and the Midwest.
Where apparently Dairy means a lot more than milk cows. Yes, a service station and store.
Some enjoyable flats running before we encounter the Kentucky hills that snuck into Ohio.
And to close this entry, some other pictures de jour.
Ohio creek
Ohio River
A house along the Ohio River built to resemble a Steamboat.
And an example of the many art shots Rob takes when trying to bicycle take photos at the same time.
Loving every minute of your shared trip. Love you - BK
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