Camping Day 51

Holliday Lake and Appomattox
Monday August 6, 2007

It was rainy this morning so we had a light breakfast and chatted with Doug and Athena as well as the folks from South Carolina. The S.C. folks were headed for Appomattox and then were moving to James River State Park.
After things were picked up from breakfast we also headed for Appomattox Court House. Since we have a golden age passport we were able to get into the park for free. There is normally a $10 fee.

The sign says it all

After viewing the video in the welcome center we went on the talk that was given by the Union Solider. It was very informative and of course had a Union slant. We learned that the terms of surrender of the Army Of Northern Virginia were very fair and that all the men received paroles if they promised to end hostilities and return home.

A Union solider is about to tell us about Bobby Lee and the events at Appomattox Court House

After our history lessons we returned to the campground to get wet and paddle around.

RV campground area at Holliday Lake State Park

We invited the Bywaters' over for desert, pineapple upside down cake prepared in a dutch oven with ice cream. Ummm.

The cake is ready

While the cake was baking we presented Doug with a scout safe chain saw.

Doug seems to like his chain saw.
(there is a section of chain between the bow)