July 22.
Just outside of Natchez, less than three miles from where we spent the night, we began our ride along the Natchez Trace Parkway. It was magical! We started out just after sunrise because we were riding 104 miles that day and the sun rays were shining through the mist. It was humid and later very warm, but especially first thing in the morning, it was one of the most beautiful rides I have experienced. This is a ride that makes me wish I were a poet. Even when I was getting tired I was still constantly giving thanks for the entire experience. The surroundings were beautiful, the road was smooth, no commercial traffic was allowed, and other traffic was minimal.
