61 mi from salem to lexington, va; 3344 logged miles. After riding through roanoke--not as bad as I had feared--we road mostly back roads and country lanes up the valley to lexington. Lovely scenery, relatively cool day. Whenever I ride back roads in virginia's great valley I see confederate battle flags displayed, on vehicles and hanging from dweLlings. They are reminders that this valley sustained lee's army through most of the war and also a reminder of appalachia's poverty. I saw a memorial to a confederate unit in buchanan, erected in the 1960s (!), a rare site because they were forbidden after the war.
Tomorrow we climb up the blue ridge where I will end my journey at rockfish gap after 54 days. What an experience it has been!
Dee, I am impressed with your sense of adventure and bravery taking on this journey. The physical and emotional sides of the trip are so empressive. Congratultions, on a trek well done.
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I am in awe. I heard about this way back but haven't been keeping track til I saw Nancy's post & your blog address on facebook just now. Thanks Nancy. I too am impressed. What a wonderful adventure. I'm envious of the guts & fortitude it has taken you. Would love to hear your thoughts when it's all said & done. I will try to keep track from here on. Stay safe. Lynn
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! The rewards I am sure were in the trip itself and yet to have done it is an accomplishment. I look to see you on your return.
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Oh yeah! I can't wait to hear the unedited version. Reviewing the reason for the trip, "do you hear what I hear?" What did you hear?
ReplyDeletePaz my friend, great work, well done my good and trusted servant, come enjoy your rewards!
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Congratulations! Looking forward to seeing you back in the West coast WA.
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