Category: TransAmerica 1984 pix

Day 16: The Olympic torch run through Berea

Big event, AT&T loads an exhaust spewing truck with press

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Day 16: On the road to Berea, Ky.

A wide valley, farm buildings, hillock with the Appalachians to our backs.

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Day 15: Clouds at Pippa Passes, Ky.

Morning clouds settle in over a church downhill from the hostel in Pippa Passes. Interesting name, Pippa Passes. I did some googling and came across this poem by Robert Browning (1812 – 1889). It's very appropriate, given the time of year, time of day, and my mood at the time:

“Song from Pippa Passes”

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Day 14: Coal trains at Elkhorn City

From bridge over looking route into Kentucky

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Day 14: Bruce riding into KY

Red T-shirt… very small

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Day 13: The Breaks

Russell Fork of the Big Sandy River on border of Kentucky and Virginia

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Day 13: View between Smithfield and Rosedale

State Route 80 through Virginia Highlands

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Day 12 – The bikers' cabin with stuff airing out

Furnished with bunk beds

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Day 12 – Bikers Welcome sign at the Rev's house

Homemade sign at Elk Garden

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Day 12 – Me on deserted road between Damascus and Elk Garden

Hill after hill

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