A simple breakfast in the unit, overlooking the Blue Ridge Mountains. After orienting ourselves to Shenandoah National Park’s map, we decide on a short out-and-back hike close to the nearest entrance to the park. Frank takes the wheel again, and we race down Rt. 33 East toward the […]
A somber day. A travel day. A day tasting southern BBQ south of the Mason Dixon line for the first time. Arlington. The Eternal Flame. The changing of the Guard T the tomb of the unknown soldier. Lunch, and a walk about, in Georgetown. The journey south to […]
A Starbucks breakfast: regular coffee, and a sausage/cheddar/egg on an English muffin. A walk to the nearest DC Metro Station (Metro Center): the purchase of 3 day passes for our adventure. masks on an escalator squeaks a ride to posh DuPont Circle. we walk up tree lined sidewalks, […]
A 5AM rise. Breakfast. Packing. A 6:30 departure for Camp Rodney in North East, MD. Three hour trip. We meet little traffic, stop at one rest stop, and arrive at the designated parking lot for Troop 21’s campsite. After a week away, we see him arrive with his […]
Husband, Father, Writer, Teacher. American Haijin. Because Haikai matters!
Frank J. Tassone 