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So much to do.

Jo — Wed, 06 Sep 2023 07:25:00 +0000

There seemed to be a lot to do before we could fly home. I’d checked with the storage unit a couple of days ago and they said we could put our van in early so …

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Watkins Glen

Jo — Thu, 20 Jul 2023 12:00:00 +0000

Today didn’t quite go as planned. We started off early from camp, aiming to hit the road by 7:30 am. The weather was gorgeous, not a cloud in sight. Despite Mike’s reluctance, I was feeling …

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Ricketts Glen

Jo — Wed, 19 Jul 2023 16:27:00 +0000

Today, we took a short trip to Ricketts Glen State Park, arriving just after lunchtime. After checking into the campground and grabbing a bite to eat, we headed straight for the waterfalls walk in the …

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Amish Towns

Jo — Tue, 18 Jul 2023 12:17:00 +0000

We stopped by Cunningham Falls State Park in Maryland for a night, which was a pleasant break with shower facilities available. This morning, we took a 40-minute stroll to Cunningham Falls, although it was more …

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He Jumped off a Cliff! Day 6 on the Blueridge parkway

Jo — Sun, 16 Jul 2023 12:47:00 +0000

The rain pounded hard overnight, and when we woke up, we found ourselves still enveloped in mist in the lodge’s parking lot. Craving a caffeine fix, I ventured inside at 7 am and stumbled upon …

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Day 5 on the Blue Ridge parkway

Jo — Sat, 15 Jul 2023 11:17:00 +0000

We hadn’t planned on spending more than three days driving along the parkway, but somehow we found ourselves still on the road after five days! Our engine check light had been flickering on and off …

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Biking Adventures in Virginia.

Jo — Fri, 14 Jul 2023 14:32:00 +0000

Today started with us waking up amidst dense clouds and mist, which might have contributed to our slow morning, though the allure of internet access certainly played a role too. Despite the late start, we …

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Day 3 on the Blue Ridge Parkway

Jo — Thu, 13 Jul 2023 14:08:00 +0000

During the ascent, we encountered a steep cliff that required some scrambling. The trail had been marked as strenuous, but we weren’t too surprised by the challenge. However, when it became apparent that we were …

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Mountain hike, a Bear and an Owl

Jo — Wed, 12 Jul 2023 00:17:00 +0000

Blueridge parkway day 2 We got an early start again, leaving camp by 8:30 AM. Our first destination for the day? Scaling a mountain! The hike up Mt. Pisgah took us about 40 minutes of …

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Blue Ridge Parkway Day 1

Jo — Tue, 11 Jul 2023 15:32:00 +0000

We woke up early and hit the road by 8 am, realizing how much faster we move without the internet sucking up our time in the mornings. Overnight, our fridge was the only thing draining …

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