This post is far overdue! However, here is a look at our annual biking trip to Turkey Run State Park. Our first day we passed through the arch at Marshall, IN. A very small town that is close to Amish Country.
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No one knows the reason for the arch, but it is a local attraction.
Here are some photos of the group on the road.
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On one of our rides, we found this old church that was turned into a wood carvers studio. This gentleman had taught archaeology at a university in California and also Arizona State. His home was in Terra Haute, chose to Turkey Run. But he was always interested in wood working. His work was quite interesting.
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The bell in the tower was made in Philadelphia in the 1800's
Here is his studio and some of his work.
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The skeleton on the table is a work of his. He is reproducing the skeleton from wood.
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Of course, when we bike we also like to eat.
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And we also like to hang out after our rides.
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This year, the weather was hot, high 80's to low 90's and humid. But, we had no rain. We logged a total of 128 miles. Not too bad for old folks!!