Wandering Retirees

Monday the 1st: took off (at last!) mid-morning today. Covered 275 miles point to point to Front Royal, VA, just outside the north entrance to the Skyline Drive. A fairly easy first day. Avoided city roads and related traffic. Only had to outrun a line of thunder storms (and possible tornados!) the last 60 miles. Arrived in fine fettle with a thirst, soon quenched. Supper at a wonderful little country diner in town (Knotty Pine) – inexpensive and very good.Today was a shake down day. GPS (aka Spot) had to be cajoled into working our way. Some packing a little awkward, so forth. We figure another couple of days to really sort things out. But we’re so happy to be on the road. We planned for so long and are glad it’s here.

Met a couple from Australia on a wandering tour of the eastern US. They are as happy as we are to be traveling our beautiful country. They only have 10 days, though. We have a surfeit of time. So glad!

A few pix from this morning are posted, along with a peek at the mountains we’ll travel through tomorrow. So glad you’re following us. It’s a bit humbling, actually, to know that folks want to follow along on our dream trip. All we can say is, “Thanks!”. See you tomorrow …