First, some shots of the still partly frozen creek thru the Geo. Wash. Forest area.
The beast waiting on the other side of the road
Fort Valley Road was a little tricky in places due to the gravel and sand used during the recent snow storm we had, so I took it a good 10-15 below what I normally run it at, putting me right about at the actual posted speed, not often That happens!
Once at 678 I headed toward Rt. 11 instead of over the last hill toward 211. Stopped in Mt Jackson for a bit then headed out to Orkney Springs on 263.
The main (Virginia House) lodge.
A close up of the main porch
And a side view
Found a few windows with the shades pulled back enough to peek in..
The road coming in from near where it ends at the shrine.
One of several out buildings with more guest rooms
A few shots of the spring itself
Interesting color, I noticed the rocks lining the pond and the front of the stones where the spring water runs out have a very “rusty” red color, wonder if the spring is high in iron content? I know that some springs in the area have high mineral contents which is part of what made them popular so many years ago when “taking the waters” was thought to be restorative and healthy. The more mineral content the better, both for bathing and drinking. Doesn’t strike me as being very palatable…..
On the way home after crossing the Shenandoah and Blue Ridge.. no doubt I’ll be back soon…
On the way home after topping the 1000 mile mark on the motor I found a few good spots to run her up near red-line in the first three gears from a standing start hit 85 in time flat, Sweet! She’s pretty much settled in now and ready for plenty more miles!
Total of 250 miles, left home at 9, arrived back at 4 temps went from 36 to 54. All in all a very good airhead, backroads, winter’s ride.
Link to handheld pano below the small version included
http://roadrunes.com/photo/main.php?g2_ ... emId=61682
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