Leaving DC behind we predictably did so in the lashing rain early Sunday morning. We headed along I-66 toward the (supposedly) beautiful Skyline Drive overlooking the Shenandoah valley. Alas, the weather was absolutely terrible and we opted to skip Skyline Drive and head for the northern entrance to the Blue Ridge Parkway instead.
Our detour took us through Madison, VA. The area was popular with German settlers over the years and we partook of some thoroughly delicious food at The Bavarian
