Natural Bridge to Raleigh

We crossed back over the Blue Ridge Mountains going SE from Roanoke, Va, t0 Ashboro, NC on Rt 220, a four lane highway almost all the way with close to zero traffic.It was really a scenic ride. Stopped at a Revolutionary War Site in Guilford, NC. Our guys lost the battle, but British loses left them unable to continue, and they had to wander back toward the coast for supplies and reinforcements. It was all down hill for the Brits after that, and Yorktown occurred within a year. Our camp ground in Ashboro is very, very rural. We set up, put $200 worth of fuel in the truck (first since Baltimore), and stopped at a bar-b-que joint on the main road. Pork barb, cole slaw, hush puppies, french fries, baked beans and non-alcoholic beverages. With tip, $20. Drove about 35 miles east on Rt. 64 to Pittsboro and tracked down Debbie Martin, Rich Salmon, Jetur, Melissa, her children Tucker and Marin, and her friend, Joe. Quite a lively group. Followed them back to Debbie's house and chatted for a while. Rich looks great . Hope to see them again today. All for now.