After this morning's hearty breakfast at The White Hart Café we went to Bikes Unlimited to rent some bikes and ride along the river in Lynchburg.
The morning was spent cruising alongside the James River on the Riverwalk Trail. A relaxing 2 hour ride, before the heat was turned up, made for a fun morning.
On the way back to the hotel we stopped at Crisp for a somewhat healthy lunch. By the time we were back it was hot (again) and we spent a while just relaxing, trying to decide what to do in the afternoon.
After reading the hotel literature we opted to drive to the half hour east out to Appomattox - the sight of the end of the Civil War. The boys weren't enthusiastic at first (no learning during Spring Break) but that was all to change. We virtually had the place to ourselves upon arrival. It seemed weird that such a significant historical event happened in this rural area near absolutely nothing. Again, my knowledge of the area and event are minimal, plenty of volunteers and readings make sure that's not the case when you leave. After a month or so of retreating west and a lack of supplies, both ammunition and food, General Lee surrendered at Appomattox when surrounded and outnumbered by General Grant's army. Here, in the McLean House, the first treaty to end the Civil War was signed marking victory for the Union. This well kept area has an eerie feel to it, but it is amazing feeling to add another landmark I've been to that I could never imagined 21 years ago when I left home.
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