Pictures!

Michael has been staying at the Place, a hostel for hikers and bikers, in Damascus, Virginia the past two nights. The town is a crossing point for both the Virginia Creeper Trail (bikes) and the Appalachian Trail (hiking). As a result the town is very friendly to bikers and hikers who pass through. Apparently showers, internet, phone, and gear stores are readily available. Michael and the crew spent two days relaxing and resting in the friendly atmosphere there.

This morning Stavros and Dan rode out for Asheville, NC. Tomorrow Michael, Calum, and Claire will ride out towards Kentucky and then farther west. I don't know yet if they have a destination for tomorrow night, but the ride will be resuming then.

Here are pictures Michael sent me from the first few days of the ride. He's been taking them on his cell phone and then can send them via email. Unfortunately there are none of him since he's behind the camera. The first two are from a short hike Michael took in Stone Mountain park to Stone Mountain Falls, the second is of Stone Mountain itself. The next is of a section of the New River Trail. The final one is of some beautiful countryside in the Draper Valley, VA with rolling green hills and clouds. So at least Michael is seeing the beautiful country out there!

I'll try to get him to send some more photos soon and hopefully one with him in it too! Good luck kid with the next state! One down (almost), only a few more to go!