Hi, All. We're in day three of our trip to the Blue Ridge. Phone coverage is spotty, however, I checkout out a hotspot from the library that is yielding some results at the place we're staying. However, it comes and goes, and doesn't handle much data. For example, I can look at photos, but sometimes it times out before I get one posted. So we'll see how far I get with this post. BTW, libraries are great places. They have all kinds of things to check out besides books - like this hotspot.
We left Wednesday morning right on schedule. Theo did most of the driving on our 5.5 hour trip. He planned for a hike along the way in Grottoes, VA, on the Madison Run Road Trail.
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| The trail started off along an old fire road before it took off up a hill. |
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| Along the way, we found a benchmark/survey mark. These medallions accurately list the elevation at that point. Finding it, took me back to when I was doing geologic mapping. Their locations are marked on topo (topographic) maps, so I always knew for sure where I was when I found one. |
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| Our last stop before our Vrbo was the Bedford Visitors Center where we got brochures and maps for attractions we were interested in. |
Then it was time to check-in at our rental house and relax for the rest of the evening. It is an old farm house and not close to much of anything. But I will tell you about that tomorrow. I think that's all of the connection I get for tonight.
Until next time...
How lovely to have a post from you while you are on vacation! Yes, I agree - libraries are great places! I hope you have a wonderful rest of your vacation!
ReplyDeleteI'm trying to post along the way, so I can remember what we've done. Of course, I don't have personal pictures here on the blog, but this is where I highlight where we've been and what we've done. I have referred back to it many times.
DeleteA family road trip vacation!!!! I see movies about these, so I'll imagine you all in a road trip movie.
ReplyDeleteI hope our trip goes smoother than they do in the movies. :)
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