Day 8a: Caldwell Mtn to Fincastle

Leaving Caldwell Mountain






Morning mist


Another abandoned farmhouse

Trying to arrange for a canoe to start boating on the James

Fincastle Library, blogging

Day 7: Craig Creek Valley

Laurels achillies tendons are rebelling


Fresh Asparagus

Ahh! The map did not say that the road forded a flooding river.
We had to backtrack a long road meaning that  6-7 miles
 of walking will only put us back where we were before lunch

With hurting heals we decided that a short hitchike to make it to the
 other side of the river ford was allowed 
 
More fields

Evening thunderstorm climbing Caldwell Mountain

Images from Johns Creek Valley

 
Ryan likes breaks

Shale hillside


Beautiful abandoned farm house


Sneeking back out from an abandoned house


John's Creek Valley is mostly hay fields


Camping in the rain



More Walking in the Rain



Cutest Library Ever 

Stinky Hiker in the Kid's section