It was time to leave and get back on the road. Large breakfast provided and I was off about 9.30. Wandered about the town centre a bit being a little reluctant to leave but it had to be done. Had decided on Highway 460 and it turned out to be a good choice. Although there isn't much of a hard shoulder, there was little traffic. The road winds about and has easy gradients. The countryside is mainly small hills which are either farmed or wooded with both deciduous and coniferous trees. Also lots of little creeks/gullies. There's also plenty of houses with the huge lawns with the folks out in their small tractors doing the mowing. Super cycle which helped balance the sadness of leaving good and true friends.
On reaching Salyersville I was fortunate enough to come across Burning Fork Community Church where the kids/adults were just tidying up following an outdoor event in the grounds. Pastor Eddie Dennison very happily allowed me to camp in the grounds overnight and we ended up chatting until almost midnight.
To Eddie, "Thank you". Word of my passing through the town had also spread and Eddie received a call, asking if I'd be happy to give an interview with the local cable TV news channel. More of that tomorrow.
Updated: Perstonsburg, Kentucky (library).
Fame at last!!!! Mind and show your best side to the camera. You must be getting used to talking to loads of people. You will have to do it when you come home to!!!!
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