Day 60 - A Short Day (July 31st, 2024)

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City To City: Troutville - Lexington
Miles: 45
Miles Total: 4,033
Flats: 13
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Lunch

Touring VMI (Virginia Military Institute )campus

Henry and Mark

Our Hotel Room


    Today was a short day.  In the morning my dad looked up the campsite for our destination for the day.  It was closed, so we decided to go a shorter distance than planned and stay in another hotel.  So, with a short day planned, we decided it would be our rest day and go to a small restaurant that someone had highly recommended to us.  
When my dad woke up around 5, an older woman was walking on a small paved trail around the park.  Well, when we leave, she's still there!  We asked her what her goal was, and she replied, "Five hours.  But since today is hot, I probably won't make my goal."
We then asked her why so many hours, and she replied, "Because I want to live as long as I can and do it as healthily as possible."
That woman set the standard for us.  We parted and got on the road.  
Once we get to Lexington, we go through the entire downtown area to get to the restaurant.  We ate a wonderful lunch with donuts as an appetizer.  Then I went to a coffee shop while all the men went for a short bike ride, touring the city before they got groceries and went to the hotel.  When I returned, Matt was asleep and the rest were heading to the hot tub.  The hot tub was relaxing and pleasant to our tight muscles.  That night we had a feast, dinner, popsicles, and cookies.  But we were crowded with all five of us. But it was better than nothing. 

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  1. MarleyAugust 12, 2024 at 7:44 AM

    Sounds like a good rest day! What restaurant was it? I'm curious because were in Lexington sort of recently.

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