Saturday, 24 September.  Hot again.  I’ve posted pictures from the prior two days.  Getting caught up.

Two days ago: Gettysburg was extremely detailed.  The movie, narrated by Morgan Freeman was a little too dramatic, but still excellent.  The Cyclorama, painted in the 1880s, was incredible.  Museum covered far more than just the battle.  The bus tour, conducted by a animated guide, was worthwhile.  The number of monuments, many with commentary, are intimidating.  I’d like to read each one.

Antietam was not nearly as well presented.  It fails in comparison.  Moreover, it’s described without fully showing the scope of the battle.  Bloodiest day in American history, yet they seem to describe three skirmishes.  Maybe it was just me.

Yesterday: The Skyline Drive is indeed beautiful.  One should take it slow and easy.  I was pressed for time, which is the absolute worst way to drive it.

Today: I just drove.  Gorgeous sunrise behind me.  There are a lot of things to stop for in Tennessee, but I ignored them.  Andrew Johnson’s home, Andrew Jackson’s home, Nashville, Shiloh, Dolly Parton, Loretta Lynn, etc.  The road was less crazy than yesterday, though the trucks were just as bad.  I have never seen so many 18 wheelers wander outside their lines.  I feared that many drivers were dozing off.  I began to speed up as I went by to minimize the risk.  Massive jam on the eastbound.  Tennessee football attracts fans from a great distance.  Anyway, I drove until the heat started getting to me.  Tomorrow promises to be cooler, though maybe wetter too.  We’ll see.