Our RV Adventure Day #1

It has not begun exactly as planned but that's ok.  We are calling it our own Griswald-style National Lampoon's vacation.  :-)  We have headed out on our long journey from Pennsylvania to Texas for a homeschool conference.

The unit we were originally scheduled for had some problems, so they lined us up with a brand new 2015 rental model as an "apology."  When I say brand new, I mean brand new, as in we had to wait (and wait!)  for it to get tags and then wait some more for them to call their insurance company to get it covered, so we got a much, much later start than we anticipated.  But, it is really new and really nice. (forgive the quality of the first two images, as they were taken on my phone)

During one of our stops early today in Maryland, we visited the National Road.  George Washington had envisioned a road spanning our new nation.  Thomas Jefferson brought the idea to fruition.  He authorized the construction of a road from Maryland to Ohio.  The road was literally built when entire parts of the mountain range were broken through.  We got to climb up one half of one such peak and cross over to the other side.  It was pretty cool if I should say so myself.  I just love how there is always something to see and learn!  :-)

We also went through West Virginia today (I didn't realize just quite how breathtaking going through the Appalachian range would be-- and fun on the ears, as well!) and are heading into Kentucky as I type this.

I look forward to posting even more updates and photos as we arrive at our destination tomorrow. :-)

How was your weekend?

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