The sun has just gone. I feel the miles – Pittsburgh to Cairo. I am eastward bound and am ready to go home. It will take some time and thought to measure the value of this journey.
I violated two of my principles in Cincinnati. First, I by-passed Cincinnati then I used the Interstate while doing it. Because I did not have the time to do the PLCHC justice and reach Cairo, I by-passed Cincinnati in favor of Lawrenceburg, Vevay, and Jeffersonville. My decision to skirt Cincinnati was based on my belief that I will more likely travel there than to the smaller towns. As I drove home on I71 , Cincinnati showed its beautiful lighted skyline – an impressive display much like entering Pittsburgh from the Fort Pitt tunnel at night.
Next year – maybe Cincinnati and Louisville then St Louis to Fort Benton.