Blogs from Waynesboro, Virginia, United States, North America

Did the beautiful skyline drive yesterday.....Apparently the scenery was amazing (I only looked when stopped! Heights are not my thing). Lots of fun watching the double D's on their little crotch rockets. Their bikes were certainly made for these lovely twisty roads. The 2 old folks on the cruisers brought up the rear, when we could catch them!... read more

At least once a year my wife and I make the eight-hour drive from Connecticut down through the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia to visit my grandfather. Before he moved there, he was among the swarms of retired ex-patriot Yankees living in the Myrtle Beach area. I grew to know that area intimately, and I particularly fell in love with Charleston, which lay over an hour’s drive down Route 17. Many times I wandered those old streets, exploring back alleys and gardens, and it was one of the first places to which I took my wife when we began dating. The Shenandoah Valley is not as varied in its entertainment forms as the Myrtle Beach area, and is certainly less commercial. Its charm lies in the Blue Ridge Mountains that stand, majestic purple and often crowned in ... read more

Okay, actually we are in Lexington VA. very very cool college town. I will be brief on this journal part, sorry but we are limited on time. long story short, Went south from Haymarket, saw some other biker on the road, shouted "where you goin?!" "LA" he shouts. That's how I met Whistle, from London. miles on the 1st day 54 2nd day. 55 miles, and the weight was taking a toll. I still have not got into by travel backpack and I would like to ship it to anywhere but on the back of my bike. I am getting the rhythm of the bike, legs are getting sore. Day 3. 5 miles up a canyon to start the day. ugah. two things I have noticed, old people and old ford trucks are not friendly on ... read more

Just a general comment before I get started on the days activities. Our web page is setup so those of you who take the time to read of our adventure can make comments. To date there have been some made, however most have been made by our extended family. I encourage everyone who reads to comment. Matt sends us those comments weekly. It is like letters from home! We are for all intents and purposes cut off from the rest of the world out here. We don't get any news when not in town and about the biggest thing we ask about when meeting a person is weather coming at us. If there is something you want to ask about or a suggestion on how to do each blog better, let me know. It makes our ... read more