Day one and Two Rallye to Reno

I didn't add anything yesterday because I thought it would be more interesting to do two days at a time. So, I will tell you a little about what has happened for the last two days, and Dennis will add his two bits in a couple days. It has been an interesting two days.

Yesterday, Saturday, June 4th, was the first day of the Rallye. It really was fantastic. We had approximately 50 cars ready to leave Ocean City, MD. We actually drove up the board walk!!! All the people on the board walk were so friendly, waving and encouraging us on. What a great start. Check out the great pictures of the cars on the board walk, and the pictures of the Atlantic Ocean--what a beautiful city!!!

Next we drove to Washington D.C. I have decided that the roads through Washington are just as confusing as the elected officials we have in that city--perhaps they are just frustrated about how to get around the city. Do you think that could be the problem in Washington--I know there has to be something wrong, they just can't seem to get it together, and they have completely forgotten that we are supposed to have a "government for the people by the people." I think they think they are the only people that count, but after trying to follow route 50 through the city, I feel their frustration. Anyway, hereis a picture of us in front of the Washington Monument. The hood of the car is up because Dennis is checking to make sure we can make the rest of the trip.

After leaving Washington, we returned to Virginia and drove through Fairfax--what a mess! There was so much traffic that we had a hard time making any progress, but we stayed true to Route 50, one of the first highways to cross the country. After getting out of the traffic, we drove through some really beautiful towns--very scenic and small town feeling. I think we wanted to stop and live in some of the towns. Then we passed through horse country. Really, there were so many horse ranches--they were just beautiful, and our house--not tiny at 2400 square feet--would have fit three times in some of these houses. Surely one of the more affluent areas of the country. We finally arrived in Winchester, VA at around 5:00.

The local MG club had arranged for the Rallye cars to drive down to a mall and park in an area that is usually closed to cars. All the people were fantastic--they loved the cars and were just so nice. We were welcomed at a pub called the Union Jack. The local MG club provided snacks (more like dinner) and drinks, so we had a great time. Later Dennis and I along with a couple other MGers watched some Civil War reenactors perform. It was interesting to hear a different point of view from the actors, and the costumes--particularly the hoop skirts of the girls--were beautiful. All in all, a wonderful day.

Today we got an early start because it was one of the longest drives on the trip.It rained last night, and the day was over cast--which was a blessing in disguise because it stayed cool most of the day--a blessing because this car does not have air conditioning. We left Virginia at 7:15 a.m. and arrived in Kentucky at about 6:15 p.m. It was a long drive, but what beautiful country. The road in West Virginia was very scary to me--a lot of cut backs through the mountains. The road was also very steep. I've added some pictures to show our altitude, and the grade of the roads--very steep. Not only were the roads very winding, but a deer jumped out right in front of our car and Dennis had to break and steer carefully to miss it. A very scary moment indeed. We saw some huge windmills--which shows that states have not forgotten about alternative means of power (I have included a picture of one of the windmills). Then, in Ohio, the rolling farm lands were just beautiful. I've added some pictures I think you will enjoy

We finally arrived in Kentucky where we are staying for the night. It was a great day of driving and socializing--all our stops were at least a half hour because we just talk too much. We could make better time if we just didn't talk so much, but what fun would that be?!? Tomorrow we are on to St. Louis where we are getting a group picture of the MGs under the Arch--what a hoot. Below are those pictures I have mentioned above, but I still haven't figured out how to label them, so bear with me--maybe by tomorrow I will figure it out. At any rate, it was a beautiful day.

Some of you were concerned about whether or not Dennis would be married at the end of this trip--well, so far so good, no signs of trouble! Dennis is great to travel with--he'll have to tell you if he feels the same way about me!!!

I'm sorry this blog is lacking details, but I am tired, and I am going to bed. Until next time.