How does the old song go?
“Almost heaven, West Virginia
Blue Ridge Mountains
Shenandoah River” – John Denver
Did I get a song stuck in your head? Good I hope so, because those two songs have been in my head all day. Enjoy!
Anyway, I realized as I was traveling through the Shenandoah Valley that I lack 4 things to truly express what it is like. First, a traveling buddy to take pictures when I can’t find a good place to stop, or perhaps to drive so I can take pictures. Second, a very expensive camera, and the skill to use it to the utmost. Third, a poet’s gift of words to express the beauty of this place. Finally, time to truly see it all myself.
Alright, first some pics (yes, they are all panorama shots. I have others, but we’ll use these):
Like I said, the camera doesn’t do it justice, you’ll just have to come here and see it for yourself. I believe all but the first one came from Skyline Drive in the Shenandoah National Park. I only had time to do the southern third of it, and only stopped at about a third of the overlooks in that section. No, I’m not exaggerating, there really are a lot of wonderful views. I would like to come back in the fall sometime, and spend about a week exploring the park. I did check out some history, and there is a lot of it, from colonial days (George Washington set up shop in the Winchester area as a surveyor, and acquired a fair amount of land for himself), to Civil War, and up through today. Plus, it is just a nice, quiet, rural community. Yes, I did love it here, and desperately wish I could spend more time. Another thing I have to come back to see later. Happy Road-Tripping!
Ramblings of a Wandering Man 
Sounds like a great day for you. Today we have Luke on his trip with us! We are in Logan tonight.
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