Rainy Friday

 Yesterday was forecast to be rainy, so we went to Luray Caverns.  We figured they should be dry, and we were right.  The caves are fascinating, and I found that if we got the bonus card from the local food chain we could get $5 off each admission.  Heaven!  There is also an antique wagon and car museum housing some very interesting vehicles.  There are also some outdoor attractions, but it was raining, so we had a good pulled pork sandwich in the café and started  back to the campground.   Instead of the interstate we drove some alternate routes.  On the way to the caves we went to Front Royal first (to get the discount card, then to Luray.  On the way back we went to Rt 11 and north through some of the historic towns, the names of which sounded familiar – Edinburg, Woodstock, and of course we’re camped in Middletown.  When we got back to the camper I stepped on wet carpet by the front closet.  A bit of exploration found a stream coming down the wall by the TV.  Up on the roof I found an inch long rip in the roofing, of course right in the path of the water draining from the roof.  A little silicone fixed that, but it will be a few days of wet carpet and fans.  After getting cleaned up we went to Leesburg, VA. to meet Pat and Joe for dinner.  After a driving tour of another historic town we met for dinner and conversation.  A very enjoyable evening.

Today we’re driving to near Knoxville, Tennessee to  campground on a reservoir.  The main reason for this location is the proximity to “The best bacon in the world”, according to someone Mom met.  Hopefully we’ll get there before they close.

 Luray Caverns

 Wishing Pool

 Luray Caverns

 Made in Poughkeepsie!

Battle of Cedar Creek Campground