Our Hero started his day off as every day he has ridden – ready and with a smile on his face! Today was no different, but we only got to see the back of him. LOL. He did make it seventy-six miles, though:
He said he finally found a nice highway to ride on:
Entering historic Clayville, Illinois, established in 1824:
Cindy took this panoramic photo of their campsite. Nice location:
Of course, Illinois is the birthplace of Abraham Lincoln, our sixteenth President of the United States, and was the leader/President who helped free the slaves. He also set up reparation for them – a fact few are aware of. Through the Freedman’s Bureau in 1865, every former male slave was given 40 acres and a mule, plus food, clothing, and farm tools for seven years until 1873, when the Democrats voted to end it. When Cindy went to City Hall, she saw this:
And had a little sit down with him:
She visited here for a look at the River:
And finally, a little history about Lincoln and the River:
Next Up: Day 57 – The Journey Continues
On Hummingbirds Wings 