Navigational difficulties cost me about 45 minutes trying to get out of Annandale. It also took me down a bumpy hard packed Nature Trail; what an adventure! I was happy to finally get back on my route; tonight I would be camping in Madison, VA at a KOA.
The ride was very scenic and wet. The temperature was good so I felt comfortable all day despite being soaked head to toe. Later in the day it did stop so I was excited about my first night of camping. As I approached Madison dark clouds were filling the sky and the wind was picking up; Celeste checked the weather and told me a big storm would be passing through shortly. I had her call the KOA and change my tent site to one of the small KOA cabins.
When I arrived they were ready for me so I filled out the Registration form and pushed my bike up the gravel road to the cabin. I really like the small KOA cabins; quite comfy. I unloaded my BOB bag and lock up my bike and trailer on the porch.
After a shower I hurried back up to my cabin because the storm was coming just as predicted. I turned on the heat in the cabin and settled in. I got some reading done and spent some time chatting with Celeste. After chatting I fell asleep; very easy to do after a long ride, dinner, reading and chatting.
In 2 days I would be in Salem, VA with my brother in law and his family. Before that visit though I had to pass through Charlottesville; I was looking forward to seeing the UVA campus.
