There is something insane about traveling down a highway wedged between tractor trailers going 70-plus miles per hour. Plus, the road is long and winding and doesn’t always head in the direction you actually want to go….

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The scenery was beautiful on our drive today, though birds definitely have a better vantage point in every case.

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We drove the Skyline Drive south from Fort Royal, through Shenandoah National Park….through small Virginia towns…..down the interstate….and here we are tonight in Old West Durham.

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A bird would have arrived much sooner than the eight hours we spent on the road. Smart creatures.

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3 Responses to “Why Birds Fly”

Becky Says:

Well finally I’m trying to get caught up. It’s been such a busy week.
It looks like you are having a really great time. We’ve been on this route before, and the scenery is gorgeous.
Do have a good time and drive carefully.
B.

dad/lilly Says:

Don’t you often wonder how a bird can perch on a small flower and not have it bend over, or sit on a power line and not get electroucted? Maybe I should go back to bed and not think anymore today. lilly

Willow Caroline Says:

Ohh. You are headed my way! Welcome to the heat. We have a hot few days ahead of us, and my boys are still playing baseball tournaments.

I love that drive through the Shenandoah valley.. .so beautiful. Have a fabulous time on your vacation! From rural Hillsborough…

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