We drove to West Virginia and back this weekend. The trip was just over 700 miles, most of it on interstate highways. These are very good roads that almost level out the mountains. The curves are easy and well graded. You can usually make very good time driving on the interstate. The only problem is that you miss almost all the interesting things along the way. The quaint towns and historic sites are just a little off the beaten path. This weekend we decided to get off the interstate and see some of those places.
We saw small towns festooned with flags and decorations for Memorial Day. We saw a small village of artisans making beautiful things. We bought some flour from a mill where it had just been ground on the huge stone grinding wheels. We stopped and rested by a pretty creek and enjoyed the sunshine. We admired an old stone bridge that had been built to cross the C and O Canal.
The journey is much more interesting when you slow down a little and look around. Take time to enjoy the journey
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