Having slept a solid 11 hours, we found that there was basically no continental breakfast to be had at our motel. We returned to The Country Diner. I had a delightful breakfast sandwich with home fries and coffee. Colleen had 2 eggs, sausage, home fries, and coffee. 11 bucks. On our way out of the restaurant, a regular patron and presumed Medway, Maine citizen correctly identified us with a grumble.

"Leaf peepers."

So this past weekend, I threw a bunch of crap in my car and rocketed down to Big Meadows campground in Shenandoah. Joining me: my pals Bowie and Adam from high school.