Yesterday we biked for
50.7 miles! We rode on the C&O canal path from Paw Paw to Evitts Creek Aqueduct and back (Almost to Cumberland!) Approximately 12 miles up the path, we stopped in a quaint little town in Maryland called,
Old Town. Quite by accident we found out that the local highschool closed about six years ago and they now use the school cafeteria as a restaurant. The School House Kitchen was sparsely decorated, however, the walls were lined with the graduation pictures from each year the school was in operation. The graduating classes mirrored the size of the town and I believe the year of '49 had only eight graduates! Tom had the special of the day which was chicken fried steak and I had a grilled chicken sandwich~both were good tasting and resonably priced.
Directions: If you are approaching from Paw Paw, when you arrive in Old Town turn right and cross over the bridge. Go to the end of the road and turn right at the stop sign. The restaurant is located approximately two tenth's of a mile on the right. There is a big sign on the school and you can't miss it!
The trail from Paw Paw to Old Town is so far my favorite section of the C& O towpath. It is extremely scenic and very peaceful. On the trail we saw 12 wild turkeys, a beaver, 6-7 deer, 2 Blue Herons, geese, a large variety of birds, a groundhog, and lots and lots of squirrels! It was wonderful seeing so much wildlife and the weather was perfect!
I was very proud that we were able to do a 50+ mile trip, however, the last six miles were VERY difficult! I wasn't in pain but I just felt like I didn't have any power. I think we need to make sure that we eat more often when we are on the trail!
