Departing from Newnan this morning, I passed very many artistically designed horses 
Walking by the graveyards, seeing many stones of people who've already passed over a hundred years ago, I had to wonder: a hundred years from now, long after I’ve taken my final breaths, what will matter most? How can I ultimately leave the greatest impact for future generations? I’ve thought a lot about this, and an extensive future blog will at some point be written on the topic...
On my way out of Newnan, I savor seventy of the smoothest steps of the Walk. Fresh pavement. Most of walking across America involves rough road shoulders, gravel, tall or bumpy grass, mud, rocks, ditches, etc., etc. This freshly-paved parking lot felt like being in a roller skating rink. Then, back to reality .
I stop to read pretty much ALL of the roadside historical marker signs...
In the mid afternoon of my 19-mile day from Newnan into Peachtree City, I know I've reached the western edge of Peachtree City when I start walking the 90 miles of hiking/biking/golf cart trails that this planned paradise offers!
My introduction to the very many hike/bike/golf cart tunnels of Peachtree City, Georgia
Welcome to Peachtree City!
On the house. Upon arriving to Peachtree City, I spotted a Thai restaurant-- a food choice I rarely see amid the miles. After an intense charge from Newnan to Peachtree, I just had to stop in. I even waited a half hour outside their front door for them to open for dinner. Once in and having ordered my vegetarian pad kee Kao, Nopi & Robert asked me about the walk. We hit it off well. Once finished and ready to pay, they told me "it's on the house." They also surprised me a fresh fruit smoothie, for the day's final miles through town. Great conversation. Great people!
Joan & Kristen warmly welcome me to Peachtree City. We sat & chatted for a half hour upon my arrival-- a conversation about the message and meaning of life. We exchanged warm hugs before proceeding forward on our own paths
After the first 13 miles of the day, and eating a hearty Thai meal, I continued for nearly an hour down what I totally thought was the road I was supposed to be on. However, after an hour, I was noticing that I had NOT passed that nearby body of water the map told me I'd be soon walking over. I consulted the GPS map again, only to find that I'd walked about 3 miles south, instead of east. So, a 16-mile day ended up turning into about a 19-mile day. That said, I can't say it was a bad thing, for I ended up enjoying far more time within Peachtree City's magical web of endless intra-city trails, meeting many great locals along the way. Loved it!
Denise & Jim: the WONDERFUL Peachtree City couple who introduced me to the local golf cart culture, served me delicious food, and shared many airline stories with me. They call Peachtree City "Delta Base Housing," as the HQ for Delta Airlines is just up the road.