Burke and I had the great pleasure of spending a little time in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains. I'd been wanting to go camping for a long time but we just couldn't fit it in. I had Thursday and Friday off school by some miracle, so west we went. After several mishaps and delays and changes of plans we made it to a campground in Lexington, VA. Our campfire was roaring in no time, foil dinners cooking, and tent set up and ready. It rained a little just in time for us to go to bed. We slept pretty well considering the cold November night. It was fantastic. Much needed.
The next day we drove a little section on the Blue Ridge Parkway, parked, and hiked a few miles on the Appalachian Trail. It was a little late for the peak fall leaves, but we didn't care. It was gorgeous anyway.
It was cloudy so when we got to the top of Bluff Mountain it was a pretty dreary view.
Regardless, it felt amazing to be hiking a mountain again. I loved that we were able to do this and I think a fall camping/hiking trip will have to be an annual tradition.
Oh and, we also happened across a unique site...
It's called FoamHenge. I think some crazy man just had too much money. Whatever, it makes for some fun pictures.
It's Merlin. ?? Don't ask me.
I just realized I didn't have you on my google reader, so I haven't been getting all your updates!
ReplyDeleteBut, weird story. I've been looking for a mormon thru hiker to talk to as I'm prepping for a thru hike next summer. And someone referred me to a random guy, whom I have emailed, and it turns out to be your brother. HA. the end.
Hope you guys are doing well!!