Driving through PA is very very slow when not on a major highway, and this trip was just that! We had a good distance to drive before getting on I-81, and while I love the scenery...........the traffic was a royal pain!!!
Here are some of my favorite pictures show the beauty of the area. The Susquehanna River, Farmlands, Stone/Rock Cliffs along the roads,winding roads and rolling hills.......
We stopped about 10:00 o'clock for about a half hour for gas at Sheets ($3.05/gallon) and at McDonald's for breakfast.......and then the stop and go began! First traffic jam wasn't too bad......that was the exit off PA 15 to PA 22, but only about 10 minutes. Then at 11:00 o'clock the bumper to bumper traffic began as we attempted to merge on to I-81 S. It took us 10 minutes to merge on. About 11:10 - bumper to bumper again for about 1/2 hour...... and then again for a third time a little bit later that lasted again for just over 1/2 hour! And to top it off - just before 2:00PM in Virginia we encountered a heavy thunderstorm!
We made it to the PA/Maryland State Line around 12:50, the West Virginia State Line at 1:00, and the Virginia State Line at 1:19, where we always stop at Exit 323 for Cigarettes and Gas. ($2.61/gallon). And finally, we arrived at our hotel, Quality Inn, in Harrisonburg, VA. Very nice stay - recently remodelled!
And IHOP was located just across the street where we enjoyed a delicious meal. Rich selected the Philly Cheesteak Sandwich, and I had the Fish n Chips!
Good night's sleep was in order!!!!
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