As soon as we left D.C. and entered Virginia, confederate flags started appearing on cars and homes, indicating we had officially made it into the south. As a "coloured" car, Shazza was a bit concerned about coming down here, after hearing the history about how the civil war was waged primarily over the south's right to use black slave-labour. After some reassurance, we drove west to the Skyline Trail and Blue Ridge Parkway, both renowned as scenic drives to take in "Fall" to see the coloured leaves. Despite the dry season, the stories of amazing colours were true, with a full range from green through to fire-red on both sides of the road. It was surreal driving along in the evening, as the sunset lit the whole forest with a warm glow, despite the chilly air
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