Day 47 Indian Flats campsite to Vienna, Va

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 Day 47 Indian Flats  campsite to Vienna, VA 48 miles. What a sleepless  night. Amtrack trains about every 45 minutes and I  had several Barn Owls screeching  through out the night. At least it was a beautiful  morning to be on the trail. Last day on the C&O Towpath. There is so much history  to absorb  as a pedaled on the trail. One of the dams was constructed  in 1856, 100 years before I was born. Fun to chat with people that I  shared the trail with. I watched people in tubes shooting the rapids. There was a really cool gorge that created  massive  water falls. At one of the locks there must have been 10 people busy  painting. I made it to me nephew David's house in Vienna,  VA for maybe a couple of days. I have to plan out my last two days to Rehoboth Beach. Time to give my Butt a break.










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  1. SpikeAugust 16, 2023 at 4:36 PM

    Something tells me you will be returning east of the Mississippi to revisit some of these places. Glad you're enjoying the ride.

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  2. AnonymousAugust 16, 2023 at 5:47 PM

    Another kool ride...Now a little family time..oh...And a butt break. 😱😎

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  3. AnonymousAugust 17, 2023 at 5:43 AM

    What a night, good job getting to your nephew's house, enjoy your break, and get some sleep! Audrey

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  4. IronmongersAugust 17, 2023 at 7:29 AM

    I have now been forced to pull out a map to see where you are - LOL! That river gorge looks beautiful. Did you dip your toe in or are you done being wet? Let us know how many hours straight you sleep at your nephew’s🤣

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  5. Glenna DeniseAugust 18, 2023 at 7:59 AM

    If you end up going along the Gunpowder River in MD, I used to tube there all the time! Great pics!

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