We arrived in Shenandoah NP
around 12:30. The Arnetts got there 5
minutes before us! Amazing how close we
time it when we are coming from two completely different places. Same thing happened when we met them at Mt
Ranier! We chose campsites right next to
each other and started to set up camp just as it started to sleet. Did I mention it’s about 40 degrees
here? The low tonight is 31. I really don’t mind the cold too much, but
wet and cold is no fun. As soon as we
got set up, we went to check out the lodge.
We bought coffee in the gift shop and sat in the Great Room enjoying the
heat. There was even a nice big fire in
the fireplace. After we visited a bit,
we headed down to the Byrd Visitor Center.
There we got hiking info, watched two park films and went through the
museum exhibit. We stayed till closing
and then Jim took the kids to romp through Big Meadow (in the freezing fog) and
Brad, Danna and I went to camp to start supper.
We built a fire and ate in shifts.
We turned in pretty soon after dark because it was so cold.
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