Starting our trip

Friday, Sept. 28, 2012

Our annual fall camping trip began somewhat badly.  We left home in mid-morning for what should have been a fairly easy 4.5-5 hour drive to Fairy Stone State park.  On Route 360 in Chesterfield, all traffic stopped, and we were told that the road would be closed for about an hour.  An alternate route was suggested; that turned out to be a narrow road with overhanging limbs, one of which whacked the top of the RV hard, leaving scratches.  Back on our way, we watched the clouds gather and by Danville we were in pouring rain.  Fortunately, it did not last too long, and we arrived at the state park around 4:00.  A friendly campground host provided a hiking map and some suggestions of trails we might like. 

We had light rain showers throughout the evening, but with enough stops between that we were able to enjoy a campfire.