Days Events:
Wx - fog on departure, about 1/4-1/2 mile visibility; 49/70, light winds. Developed some rain later, but sunny arriving at Harrisonburg.
Travel - left Alex.Bay at 07:45, traveled down I-81, 536 miles to Harrisonburg, VA, through 5 states [NY, PA, MD, WV, VA], arriving at 17:00 [5pm]. Traffic bit hectic around Scranton, PA, but never really delayed. Avoided the heavy traffic around Cleveland and Columbus, OH by taking I-81; just lots of trucks. Didn't realize how forested and hilly and populated these states are.
Stopped for gas and a pee near Scranton and they had closed their restrooms! Bladder spasms kick in for both of us. Quickly down the street to McDonalds - they had a sign "Restrooms temporarily closed" -- holy weakening sphincters, Batman! We wondered where do we 'go' now, and one of their staff sees us leaving and runs out the door and says the sign is to stop people who just want to use the toilet, but with lunch we can use their facility; 'relieved' to hear that!! Stopped at another McDonalds later - a better choice than the gas stations!
Hotel - staying at the Doubletree Hilton in Harrisonburg, VA; nice spot, a half mile off I-81, but tricky to find; masking mandatory, along with distancing, plastic separator screens, etc. A seal over door key entry says room has been sanitized - on our floor, almost all doors still sealed!
Horizon Marina update - Carol emailed us the servicing was completed, hauled out, power washed, and in the 'showroom' warehouse on hwy 12 [see the photos].
Photos - the rolling hills of NY, PA, and W.V. and VA - from a Rest Stop on I-81.
Admirals Desk: A great but long travel day. Reasonable traffic and no stupids waking us!😂😂 The scenery was spectacular. I-81runs in the Shenandoah Valley, Blue Ridge Mts to the east and the Alleghenys to the west. Goodnight.
Covid - we have been impressed by how compliant everyone has been, in every public venue.
Tomorrow - may make it all the way to Florence [it's another 630 miles]. Stay safe.
Comments:
Ann R - 11 Sep 2020: Marg and Rob, safe travels on the home stretch. Stay safe as you finish your journey. What a pleasure to travel vicariously with you. Is Florence ready for you??
Dd - 11 Sep 2020 | 07:00 I was expecting more photos on the drive!! Especially Macdonalds!! Lol