9/09/2007 Photos and Travel Log
New Stanton, Pennsylvania to Ashland, Virginia

Travel Log ~ 9/09/2007

Today’s travels were a mix of landscapes and cultures. We left rural southwestern Pennsylvania and traveled east along the PENN turnpike until heading south on I-70 at Breezewood. We headed south into Maryland. We were at the point where West Virginia squeezes Maryland into a narrow area amidst the Allegheny mountains. The landscape is one of beautiful rolling hills plush with deciduous trees. We continued southeast along Maryland passing Hagerstown, Frederick, and heading into Washington DC.

Then the landscape changed! Roads merged in from left and right and before we knew it, we were in the city! Rick did an excellent job of driving the Beltway while staying calm. We were pleased that we made this part of the trip on a “lazy” Sunday afternoon. Once outside DC, we were back to a slower pace in northern Virginia until we arrived in Ashland, about 25 miles north of Richmond.

After setting up and relaxing a bit, we drove into the quaint town of Ashland. They boast a local college, founded in 1830, with 1,200 students! They have a working railroad running through the middle of town (on Railroad Avenue, of course) and lots of well maintained older homes. Tomorrow, Monday, is a “catch up” day with many activities planned: house cleaning, grocery shopping, exercise, email, and preparing for a week with our customers in Virginia.
 

 ~ Lisa and Rick

Back to Tour Itinerary |  Back to previous travel log entry | Next travel log entry

Ashland, Virginia

 
View Larger Map

Ashland Facts

5back to top