Day 26: Union City TN to Erin TN

100 miles, 5000 feet of climbing.

Are we there yet???

We had a really pretty day of riding in Tennessee farmlands today-- even saw some tobacco fields-- with lots of ups and downs to keep the afternoon exciting. Today was a major day for roadside dogs barking at us and running after us. So far most of the dogs have been friendly, and the mean-looking ones have been too slow, behind fences, or tied up.

We've also seen more trailer homes and rusting, late-model vehicles than we've ever seen. You know that Jeff Foxworthy line, "If you've got five cars parked on your front lawn and only one of them runs... you might be a redneck"? Well, this must be where he got his inspiration. But most of the drivers have been pleasant and courteous, and it was a good day.

Tomorrow's a short ride (only 70 miles) into Nashville, and a REST DAY!!! Hurray!