Today was mum and dad's last day in Chestertown, so we took a slightly longer drive out to Valley Forge. On the car journeys I finished reading a book for tomorrow's discussion class.
The historic national park itself was not only free, but quiet, as we had the benefit of finally visiting somewhere abroad outside of the summer holidays. The time of year also meant that the site and the surrounding area were very colourful, with Autumn set in and the leaves turned. We did the five mile walk around the site, visiting various points of interest pertaining to the revolutionary winter encampment that served to discipline the continental army and turn the tide of the war. The day was bright but cold in the wind, so several layers were in order - my new coat providing ample warmth.
Arriving back in Chestertown, I sorted some things out and then walked down to the B&B, from where we went to have a great meal at the Imperial Hotel in town as a special farewell dinner. So, after a week with parents it is back into the standard, hectic weekly routine of working and socialising. With six weeks to go before I fly home for Christmas, there is no sign of my schedule quietening off.
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