Day 28: End of a Trail

The Walking Fool got up after a somewhat restful night in the tent and walked the last 2.25 miles of the C&O trail. The Fool shed a tear, waved adieu and headed into historic Cumberland, MD. He immediately discovered George Washington's headquarters from the French and Indian War sitting on the far bank of the Potomac river. The Fool tried to enter the monumental structure, but it was locked. He peered in thru the window and viewed the manniquin display inside.

The Fool then headed up the hillside to enter the heart of the town and happened upon an elevation map that reminded the Fool that he had much uphill to tackle before reaching the hotel in the next town of La Vale.

After waiting (literally) 20 minutes for his order of 2 hotdogs at the chain convenience store SHEETZ, the Fool uttered "holy sheetz!" and consumed the terrible meat byproducts on a bun with mustard.

The Fool then went up the twisting and narrow Braddock Road which led him up the mountainside and then back down to the valley of La Vale — but not before being warned by a local that he should be careful when walking because "people drive like idiots."

He made it to the next town with no harm from idiotic drivers, and got himself a Super 8 Motel room for the next 2 days (59.98 plus tax).