Monday, September 1, 2008

Day 72: Romney, WV to Berryville, VA


Today's Mileage: 53
Total Mileage: 3668

We woke up in Sherri's yurt and were treated to tarot card readings. It was a riot!

We headed out for a late breakfast, and didn't get on the road until 11 a.m.! There were a bunch of tough little hills, one after another, and the road curved dangerously with no shoulder. After a brief stop in Capon Bridge, we crossed into Virginia, the state where I went to college and lived on and off for a few years growing up. Getting closer and closer!

The rest of the ride into Winchester was easy, and the road opened up into a four-lane with a shoulder. We ate at a Thai restaurant and waited out the last of the afternoon heat in a coffee shop in historic downtown Winchester.

The evening ride into Berryville was beautiful, with rolling hills, the best kind that get you enough momentum to get back up the next one. The campground we had picked out ended up being further than we thought, and we wouldn't be able to get there before dark, so we decided to stay in town. The only lodging was the Battletown Inn, which was way out of our price range. The owner, James, was so impressed by our bike trip that he gave us a big discount and set us up in two adorable adjoining rooms. What a treat on the last night of the trip!

7 comments:

DF and RB said...

"The last night of the trip"! That must feel pretty good to finally enter in your blog.

My uncle probably can't make it but he knows the bar and lives very close, so you never know. In any case he sends his congratulations.

Stop Rolling!
Fox

Alpine Dave said...

Can barely believe there will be only one more ride entry. So happy for you.

David Lewis Long said...

Cecilia

You did it! My Congratulations on an extreme adventure!

Molly Shapiro, L.Ac said...

Ceci! I just caught up on all of your remaining blog entries. As always, I enjoyed every single word. I am so glad that you recorded your journey and allowed me and others to hear the tales. I am so proud of you. You inspire. I look forward to the next adventure....

Lots of love,

Molly

Alpine Dave said...

Yeah, PICTURES!!!!
So now there's only one thing left, the blog and picture of the big finish (you did finish, didn't you?)
Congratulations and all my love.
Alpine Dave

DF and RB said...

Rule 1: Never shoot a blow gun with both eyes closed!

Cheers!
Fox

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