Day 3-Friday, April 23
Woke up to a chilly 41° F inside the van and an even chillier 32°F outside, but between our down sleeping bags and our newly installed remote starter, which allows us to start the engine and turn on the heat while still in our bags, we were very comfortable. Camping isn’t for everyone, but we love it!
Another new feature in our van for this season is a sink, and like the remote starter we immediately benefited from it. Getting a drink of water, or rinsing my dirty orange juice glass couldn’t be easier!
We left the campground around 7:30 AM and headed back south toward Gettysburg, stopping just outside the town at a laundromat that has good WiFi so that I could post our first blog entries from the road. From there we went to Gettysburg Baking Company picking up coffee & pastries for breakfast and sandwiches for lunch.
Leaving Gettysburg we stopped briefly at the battleground’s visitors’ center to pick up some gifts and then headed to the northern entrance of the Shenandoah National Park , which was 100 miles away. Once inside the park we enjoyed a leisurely drive for 65 miles along Skyline Drive. Joni and I both agreed that no that we no longer live in NH, we especially enjoyed the mountain scenery.
Leaving the park we continued south for another 200 miles to Floyd, Virginia, arriving just in time for the Country Store’s Friday Night Jamboree. COVID has forced the jamboree outside, but we were prepared for the cool even temperatures and thoroughly enjoyed the bluegrass quintet, Five Mile Mountain Road. I’m not sure who was more entertaining, the band or the audience.
After the band finished their set, we returned to the warmth of the Country Store where we dined on grits and barbecue. A perfect meal after the jamboree!
Leaving Floyd we drove another 30 miles south to our campground in Fairy Stone State Park, arriving around 8:15 PM, with just enough light to find our site.
We traveled 391 miles today.
Hey Rick,. I'm really enjoying your blogs. The vids are awesome. That dancer knew the song cold. He hit that ending perfectly. Stay safe
ReplyDeleteA day well spent... You've gone to look for America.....
ReplyDeleteThank you Gary!
DeleteIn 1974, we delivered my brother to Roanoke Va, for freshman year of college. On route, we toured in around this area. Good memories. That skyline drive was beautiful, but as I remember, it was one narrow road.
ReplyDeleteIn 1974, we delivered my brother to Roanoke Va, for freshman year of college. On route, we toured in around this area. Good memories. That skyline drive was beautiful, but as I remember, it was one narrow road.
ReplyDeleteYes a beautiful drive, most of which is above 2500 ft. I forgot John went to Roanoke.
DeleteIn 1974, we delivered my brother to Roanoke Va, for freshman year of college. On route, we toured in around this area. Good memories. That skyline drive was beautiful, but as I remember, it was one narrow road.
ReplyDeleteDo those dancers have their own little dance floors? 🕺🏼
ReplyDeleteYes, they’re on 4’x4’ sheets.
DeleteRick and Joni...Great narratives and pictures. Sounds like a wonderful start to you adventure. Karen and I really found Gettysburg a special place in our travels. Thanks for sharing your exciting times.
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