Taking A Walk

be Dwayne Phillips

We entered Knoxville and made it to the point where Route 11E rejoined Route 11W to become plain old U.S. Route 11. Today was a short day of walking. After walking, we drove eight hours back to Reston, Virginia so I could go to the dentist tomorrow. The weather was a little warmer – 45 degrees F and sunny.

We crossed the Holston River and then crossed Interstate 40 for the first time. This sign looks back at where Route 11 splits into 11E and 11W. It seems there should be some marker indicating that the two become one again, but alas that must not be so important to highway marker makers.

I know we are in Knoxville – not because of signs. I don’t know how in the world cities decide where to put the city limits signs. Anyways, you are in the city when you are walking on sidewalks. We made it that far.

I visit the dentist tomorrow. I hope it is the last visit for a while. It will be good to see our kids and friends at home again.