Charlotte, NC to Appomattox Court House, Virginia

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Tuesday May 31 Charlotte, NC to Appomattox Court House, Virginia
Today left Charlotte and headed towards Danville. I was surprised to see a Bass Pro Shop on the Northern outskirts of Charlotte! So I made a "U" turn and found my way back to it. I actually found a mosquito net there.........! So now I finally have a mosquito net to keep the little critters away. Other places have all kinds of devises you can use but they are all a racket to ensure a cash flow to the corporations that make them.....they require you to constantly buy "refills".
I went next door to a Cajun Restaurant called Razoos for some gumbo. It was pretty good but not thick enough so I had the waiter bring me another "scoop" of rice and it was just right.
After eating I pushed on to Danville and found the Sutherland Home, which was the last capital of the Confederency from April 3 - 10. It was here that Jefferson Davis received the official confirmation of Lee's surrender of The Army of Northern Virginia.
I had intended to spend the night in Danville but still had a lot of day left so decided to go on to Lynchburg. After I got there I kept on going and went on to Appomattox Court House before stopping. So now I am in a good position to see the surrender site tomorrow morning.
I stayed at the cheapest place in town. The Budget Inn in Appomattox.. At $55 including tax. It Had two queen beds, microwave, and fridge. It was clean and comfortable enough abeit a little small. An older place to be sure but quiet and safe with a restaurant and Mcdonalds across the street. It was just too darn hot and humid to consider camping. My clothes were hanging on me soaking wet.
I have decided to start going to bed earlier so I can get up earlier and get in my touring before it gets so hot and then call it a day around 3 PM and get my motel rooms so I can be out of the hottest part of the day. At least that's the plan.
Tomorrow Appomattox Court House, Sailer's Creek, Five Forks, and then "On to Richmond".

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Photos

Last Capital of the Confederacy
This is where Jefferson Davis and his cabinet set up a temporary capital from April 3-10. He was here when he received word of the surrender of the Army on Northern Virginia

Razoo's Cajun Restaurant
Good gumbo after I got another scoop of rice to add to it