Today was moving day – it was supposed to be yesterday – but we extended our stay to spend a little extra time with Beth. Tuesday found us exploring Manassas – the Battles of Bull Run. We listened to a Park Ranger talk about Bull Run I, did a walking tour of the site of […]
Read more "October 8-10 – Manassas (I & II), Family Time, Exploring Mount Jackson, and North Carolina"This has been a phenomenal day. I suppose you could sum it up by saying we got really high (summitted Stony Man Mountain), and then hit rock bottom (Luray Caverns – at about 180 feet underground). Beth joined us around 0815 hrs. this morning, and we set off for Shenandoah Valley National Park. There are […]
Read more "October 7 – Shenandoah Valley National Park and Appalachian Trail, Luray Caverns"Another gentle start to the day – this is becoming an enjoyable habit! It was a misty morning with occasional spurts of rain. On moving day, we start the process as we wake up. Most important is to get the coffee on for Bill! I start packing up each room – a successful move requires […]
Read more "October 6 – PA-MD-WV-VA"How Bill starts the morning – coffee and apple dumpling: Today we decided we would visit Delaware. Apparently, you can’t get there from here easily. We avoid toll roads when possible. We did have a lovely drive, reminiscent of the old “Sunday Afternoon Drive”. Our travels took us through Amish Country, we shared the roads […]
Read more "October 5 – Delaware and Keeping It Real"Time for a little catch-up here. Wednesday was a day to tidy things around the house and enjoy the campground. We went to Walt’s house for dinner and to wish him well on his trip. Thursday was designated Gettysburg Day 2. Great plans – but we forgot to designate one of us to be responsible […]
Read more "October 2-4 – Maryland, Gettysburg Day 2, and Pennsylvania"Yesterday we traveled from PA to MD, a delightfully uneventful trip enjoying the sights and I did some serious knitting. We landed at Little Bennett County Campground in Clarksburg, MD. This is our second visit – this particular park is great! Many upgrades since we were here two years ago. They have added cabins and […]
Read more "September 30 – October 1 – Pennsylvania to Maryland, Seeing Walt, and Gettysburg"The wheels on the truck were turning by 0920 hrs. this morning – a great travel day – sunshine on our back, and much less traffic. In a general southwest direction, we made our way out of Massachusetts and on the way to see and explore new places. We have figured out that rest areas […]
Read more "September 29 – Leaving The Mass(es)"