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Among the stops were a log
house built by a revolutionary
war major, the Jonesborough
cemetery with early 1800s
gravestones and a 1790s inn.
I was concerned about the stretch beyond the park
that made use of the sidewalk next to busy Persimmon
Ridge Road, but here I took pleasure in a variety
of wildflowers, including goldenrod and wild pea.
Childhood memories came back where honeysuckle
draped over a low rockface and I couldn't resist pinching
the ends of a few blossoms to savor the droplets of
nectar that give the plant its name.
Beyond the sidewalk is Barkley Creek Park, whose
pond is home to what seemed to be to more than a
dozen Canada geese families with scores of goslings
staying close to their respective parents.
Taking on the feel of a paved rail-trail, the route
enters the town proper, going by the Chucky Depot,
a museum of regional railroad exhibits (usually open
Thursday-Sunday).
The scenic walkway veered into the town's historic
section and by Main Street Cafe and Catering just as
it was time for lunch. The café's specials-mine a four
cheese quiche and Laurie's a chicken salad croissant-
were preludes to her coconut pie and my scoop of gelato.
Nearly two dozen sites on Main Street are of historical
significance, so using the free walking tour
guide from the visitor center, two hours after lunch
were devoted to learning more about the town.
Among the stops were a log house (moved from nearby)
built by a revolutionary war major, the Jonesborough
cemetery with early 1800s gravestones and a
1790s inn, now the Chester Inn State Historic Site
and Museum, where you may obtain tickets for guided
historical tours. Next door is the International Storytelling
Center, with presentations five days a week
from May-October. (The annual storytelling festival
will be October 6-8 this year.)
Some of our time was also devoted to a bit of shopping,
having been lured into stores such as Silver Raven,
carrying artisan jewelry from around the world,
and The Lollipop Shop, whose motto is " You're the
Kid...We're the Candy Store! "
Heirloom tomatoes purchased at the Saturday
farmers market next to Mill Spring Park brought our
stroll to a close.
I believe Kurt would agree-a quintessential Good
Walk.
Find out more about Leonard's walking and hiking adventures
at habitualhiker.com.
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