Richmond

A grumpy group is roused by Colleen “Green Bean” Wearn for a lovely run/hike up to Hen Wallow Falls, a 2.2 mile trip up a steep but beautiful trail. Alternating between running and panting, 8 of us make it to a scenic falls where we cool our feet and discuss the horrors of giardia. We head back to the bus, in mint condition thanks to the work of Lucas, and hit the road after a quick technical consult on The Little Blue Car. A quick stop in Salem, VA leads to our first Chinese Buffet veggie oil, and Chris and Frances bestow unto the bus crew gifts of a U.S. map, a scented candle, Little Debbie Peanut Butter Bars, a Pirate Coloring Book and crayons, and candy necklaces. Huzzah for Dollar Tree!

We push on to Richmond, VA for a much appreciated stay at Hampton Inn and a fancy dinner of pizza! Showers + Beds + Pizza = happy BGB! Thanks Hampton Inn!

- chris

On the road again, Colleen handles Logistics, Lucas drives the bus, and the rest of the crew works on education outreach programming.

Term-o-the-day: “Climate Refugees” – Almost 25 million people have already been displaced by climate-induced disasters, such as rising sea levels in the Carteret Islands of Papua New Guinea