The drive through Tennessee was quite enjoyable, both because of scenery and because of perfect weather.  We traveled from Chattanooga through Knoxville and finally entered Virginia on I-81.  We had no reservations or real plans for our last night on the road, and actually had we pushed it, we could have gotten home in one long stretch, arriving before 9:00.

But it was a beautiful day, around 70 degrees, with a forecast of rain on Wednesday and temperatures in the 20's on Thursday.  So we decided to take advantage of the good weather and stopped around 4:00 at Claytor Lake State Park,  south of Blacksburg.  Again, there were not many campers (just four sites occupied in our section) but there were quite a few people walking around

and some out fishing.  It was early enough to get in a good walk with Ranger along the lake.

Dan grilled chicken and it stayed light late enough to sit outside and enjoy the warmth....while we still have it!

Tomorrow should be another 4 to 5 hours of driving, and then we face all the unpacking and laundry, not to mention the work that has piled up at my office!  But for now....life is good!