Day One
Took some time off work starting mid-week in May to ride my SR400 down parts of the Blue Ridge including all of Skyline Drive and the first 180 or so miles of the Blue Ridge Parkway.
First day out it was a bit on the chilly side, temps in the 60's with a brisk cold wind blowing and mostly overcast skies for the main part of the ride. Got to the north entrance of Skyline Drive around 1 PM and headed down to about midway to stay at the Big Meadows Lodge. Not much traffic and took it easy, stopping often to let my hands warm up a bit and enjoy the views.
Got to Big Meadows, checked in and headed down to the Pub for a drink. Nice Hot Toddy while sitting out on the lawn enjoying the view with my travelling companions, Ali Gater and Dr. Duck.
The room I got was on the top floor in eves, and was actually two rooms with a small connecting door, Munchkin Size.
Room was nice, very rustic as are all the rooms in the main lodge but watch out for that ceiling!
Nice views though from my small private veranda.
After dinner in the pub, I spent the evening enjoying to long sunsets from the great room before retiring for the night.
End of day One