Day 5- Shenandoah Valley

We luxuriated this morning by sleeping later since we were staying in the area. Actually, I woke up and enjoyed some quiet time before waking the girls.We had a continental breakfast, and then set off for the Frontier Culture Museum. It's one of those living history affairs, with real people dressed in period clothes really working the farms. They had farmhouses that were actually moved here from England, Ireland, and Germany, as well as several American farmhouses from the 19th century. It was very interesting, and also included a couple of nature walks, one very uphill. I was glad for the exercise after being in the car so much.

After a quick lunch back at the motel room, we took off for the Grand Caverns, in Grottoes, about 20 miles away. It has been a long time since I had been in a cave, Carol had never been in one, and Amy had only been in a small one in Europe. It is very beautiful and inspiring, and another example of God's creativity. When we came out, a light rain was falling, emphasizing the beauty of the greenery after being underground for over an hour.
Since everyone was tired from all the walking, I decide a scenic drive would be in order, so found the way to the nearby Blue Ridge Parkway. We climbed to over 3000 feet, and enjoyed the awesome views of the Shenandoah Valley. We took several country roads in our travels today, and it was very enjoyable.

So we had a taste of history in the morning, and science in the afternoon. We decided that we would be fine just going back to our room and relaxing. Upon arriving, we decided against swimming due to the presence of about 20 junior high boys! We saw some of them yesterday in baseball uniforms, so figure they are here for some kind of competition. So, we're just chillin' – we have food and shelter, and with the addition of modern conveniences and technology, I would say we have more than what we need.

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