Thursday, June 25, 2009

Day 12: Rural Retreat, VA to Mt. Rogers.

Miles biked today: 30ish. Miles hiked today: A MILLION.

Took a short day today and climbed the whole time (of course), but it wasn't too bad because it was a lot less steep than it has been recently. Met up with Clay, the cyclist from yesterday, at a roadside restaurant and had a nice lunch with him, including some amazing sweet potato fries. Set up camp and were going to hike up the tallest mountain in Virginia, but we didn't have enough time to get all the way to the top and back before dark- 7 miles each way! Oh well. This campground has the cleanest bathrooms I've ever encountered, so we're turning back now and a nice shower awaits us at the bottom. Probably won't have service later, so this is all you get tonight!

3 comments:

  1. Hi Mallory and Lou, Glad you are having a good time and meeting interesting people. Getting ready for Vacation and will miss you at least until I catch the first fish or crab! Just kidding :~) Enjoy!!

    Uncle Don

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  2. Hi Mal, Packing the car so we can leave early Sat. am. and arrive at OIB before too much traffic. We will miss you. Who will cook for us? Stay safe. Love Aunt Ellen and family

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  3. Aw, I'm really sad I won't be at OIB this year! Have extra fun for me.

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