For those who might be new to this blog, I am a preschool teacher riding my bicycle across America and blogging for young children as I go. The purpose of this ride is to raise money for Ryves Youth Center in Terre Haute, IN
If you'd like to donate to Ryves Youth Center in Terre Haute, which is the cause for which I've dedicated this ride, you can donate here (all donations go to Ryves Youth Center; I receive nothing): Ride Across America
For information about what Ryves Youth Center is and the different services they offer, click here: Ryves Youth Center - Catholic Charities Terre Haute - Terre Haute, IN
Today I headed east on US 84 and got to cross the Mississippi River. It’s a great big river, much bigger than the Wabash River that some of you know. In fact, the Mississippi is probably more than a mile wide down here! I took some pictures on the river bridge so you can see it, and I also took some pictures right before going on to the bridge so you can see what it looks like.
Look at the pictures of river when I was going over it. Do you notice the shadows of the bridge down on the water? What has to be shining in the sky to help make those shadows? Do you think those shadows would appear at night, or only during the day.
We are in a different state now: Mississippi! The river and the state have the same name, but the state is much bigger. Ask a grown-up to help you find the welcome to Mississippi sign and the Mississippi River sign below (Cherry Chicken and I posed for pictures next to them). Do you see any letters you know?
It can be hard to be away from home. Some of you who were students in my class were sad sometimes because you missed your mom and dad. Well, sometimes I feel lonely out here on the road riding my bicycle, and not knowing anyone in every new town that I come to. But I’ve met a lot of nice people in just the last day that I want to recognize. Talking to them really made my day better:
David Smith of the Jena police department, for helping me find a place to sleep for the night.
The clerk at Birdie’s convenience store in Jena, who talked to me for a few minutes. I believe his name was A.K.
Lorenzo and James, who talked to me at the convenience store in Jonesville, Louisiana when I stopped for breakfast.
Bobbie B., whom I talked to at the McDonald’s just past Natchez, Mississippi after crossing the Mississippi River.
Darryl. I can’t remember if I spoke to him here in Bude or down the road in Roxie.
Finally, Elisha the town clerk here in Bude for bringing me some cold water when you saw me out among the shade trees.
Have a great evening, everyone! If you have any questions or comments, email them to jack D0T dispennett at gmail d0t com!
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