Shenandoah National Park

6am start today tents down as we are moving on to Arlington Cemetery and Shenandoah for a hike. The Cemetery was mind blowing it had graves from anyone who served in any war in America    There were over a quarter of a million all lined up as far as the eye could see. We walked further in to watch the changing of guards at the tomb the unknown soldier. This was to honour all soldiers that weren't identified, there were 3 tombs one man from WW1,2 and the Vietnam War. The changing of guards was interesting. After this we walked past the JFK memorial and left for our next destination. 

Well that was the plan. Had a great drive there lots of good tunes from everyone's iPods as we headed for the national park. 

Soon as we saw the first sign for the park  ... Rain, again! Only spitting so we stayed hopeful and carried on up the road. 

Now the road was beautiful! Myles would have given anything even in the rain to be on a big touring bike up that road. It was constant banked corner after corner! Which was great until we got high enough to be in the clouds.. This meant no visibility and painfully slow in our big box minivan and trailer combo. 

But eventually we got to the top and by that time the rain was pouring! We ran to the visitors centre and had a look around at the information about the park as we couldn't see it through the clouds and mist.

Some of the others decided to hike anyways and a few of us were left with the keys, to hang around looking at the park. We had the better deal. They were soaked and muddy whilst we sat in the warm looking at baby deers! They were so cute, no bears though :(

After this we head to West Virginia for our camp spot for the night. So far no rain! Huzzah although predicted 80% chance of rain, boo.

Although Friday night is a hotel night so we have that to look forward to! Even if it is in New Orleans.....