Mountains!

The Terrain changed markedly near Charlottesville, as I rounded a corner and a stretch of mountains appeared, a sign warning of steep grade, and trucks should take note. That of course includes us! Even with that big Diesel engine pushing from behind, steep grades can bog us down. I stay in the right lane anyway, but in these situations, it is a must. I still encounter trucks going slower, flashers blinking, and have to make the decision to fall in line, or pass them. But if I slow too much, that is my fate for the rest of the grade!! Great torque.....not so much acceleration power!
This was a very long, and therefor deceiving incline, leading to beautiful vistas of the Blue Ridge mountains, and I wish I could have gotten some photos! Can't convince my copilot to do that! I need a dash cam!
There is so much beauty along the roads, and often not a place to stop. But that is the advantage of road travel over air....your eyes get to take it all in!
As we were getting closer to our destination stop over, Clem said, I think we have stayed here before! As I pulled in, I asked, then why are we here again?? Not such a great campsite, and I asked him to make note not to do it again! And the worst part is we are short of the Maryland line, which was the goal! Admittedly, I want to add a sticker to my map! Oh, but the air!!! It is cool and dry, and we have a giant tree shading our site, so it is nice to sit outside and have a cool drink and talk about plans for our final leg to Boston, as this stretch was not planned.

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Thought some chocolate dipped  strawberries might hit the spot tonight!

Falling Waters Campground, Hagerstown, VA.