Day 1 - Travel day from Raleigh NC to Milton WV – 356 miles through NC, VA, and WV.

We left the apartment at 8 and pulled out of the RV storage area at 9:05. We did have a bit of a problem getting out since two big trucks were blocking the road, but they eventually moved. It was a sunny day, and the trip went well. We stopped at a rest area before turning north at Winston-Salem. Next to us at the rest area was a fifth wheel which ended up playing leap frog with us all the way to the Milton KOA where we both are now camped. Bill said something to him as we checked in, but the old codger hadn’t even noticed us.

The next 5 hours were really beautiful. I had not been on this road before, and it was five hours of stunning Appalachian beauty. The freeway had a great view of Pilot Mountain. We ran into about 5 minutes of rain, but that was it. It was all interstate which made it easier for Bill, but I loved the scenery and could easily do the drive again.

We stopped at another rest area about 1:30 for a light lunch of apples, cheese, and nuts. As we drove into Charleston WV we drove along the Kanawah River. It reminded me a lot of Pittsburgh.

We made it to Milton KOA about 4:15 and are parked for the night. Satellite doesn’t seem to be latching on, but they do have WiFi. We aren’t unhooking the Tracker, so we will fix something here tonight and hit the bed.