May 8, 2008

May 8, 2008

Not having had much opportunity to use our bikes, we get them out this morning for a ride around to the other side of Chewacla State Park. There we find a short trail downhill to a man-made waterfall. I took some long exposure photos of the falls to blur the motion and turn the water silky smooth. I read how to do this last autumn, but living all winter in dry Tucson, this is my first chance to practice.

Back on the road, we cross the state line and enter Plains, GA, home of Jimmy Carter. His and wife Rosaylnn’s former high school is now a museum on his life. Carter’s political career was like a rocket. Almost overnight he went from local school board member to President of the US. Just as fast he was back in Plains. Amazingly the Carters have spent almost their entire life in this tiny town. He still teaches Sunday school and takes his turn mowing the church grass. Aimee and I have a peanut butter sandwich for lunch in honor of our 39th president.

From Plains, we continue on to nearby Andersonville, GA where we spend the night in a city RV park in the historic district.