Road bridge over the Shenandoah River, Harpers Ferry
After 7 days on the trail we finally reached our destination: Harpers Ferry, West Virginia at the confluence of the Shenandoah and Potomac Rivers. Harpers Ferry holds a place in history as it was here that the raid on the US armoury by John Brown in 1859 led to the American Civil War.
Our first stop, after taking a shower, was to a hamburger joint for the biggest, greasiest hamburger in the place. Oh, begone you freeze-dried foods - just gimme somethin' I can sink my teeth into and actually have to chew!
The bedraggled bunch are we - the morning
of our last day and about to set off for the final
leg (~13km) into Harpers Ferry.
The Shenandoah River - downstream from
the road bridge at Harpers Ferry.
Harpers Ferry, West Virginia.
Well you made it, well done, I know it was something you were really looking forward to. Safe travels.
ReplyDeleteJeff & Janice