Oct 7, 2012
Distance today = 50.18 km; Total distance = 12,791.55 km; Location = Himrod – 42 35.903′ N, 76 57.920′ W; Start time = 0824, Finish time = 1604
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Today was even more chilly, resulting in me wearing my jacket for the first time in months. I ran on very quiet roads through Amish country. The countryside was beautiful and I really enjoyed the day. I passed plenty of Amish horse and carriages, and many young Amish on bikes.
I passed a corral, and two pigs ran to the fence to greet me. They stuck their heads through to be patted, and then a dog jumped in with them and also came over to be patted. Something different!
Earlier, I had passed a little historical gem. In the middle of nowhere was a plaque, indicating that, in a house that stood on that spot, Henry Flagler was born in 1830. Who was Henry? He was a partner of J.D. Rockefeller in founding Standard Oil, the biggest oil company in the world at the time. He also built the East Coast Miami Railroad, and the bridges to the Florida Keys. The unexpected things you learn on the road!!!