The day started off slowly in Newport, which allowed my to get in half an hour sunbathing in the garden. At around 13:00 we set off down the road to Gettsyburg. This is the home to one of the bloody and most decisive battles of the American Civil War. The battle took place 149 years ago, July 1st to July 4th. At the National Military Park visitor centre we took in a short film on the battle and its place in history. This was narrated by who else but Morgan Free...

Perhaps one of the most relaxing days of the trip so far. Over breakfast I watched Andy Murray complete his rain delayed game. I then spent half an hour on Dale's cross trainer he has in the basement. The next five & half hours were spent sunbathing or floating in the pool. I made sure this time to use plenty of sun tan lotion. With temperatures up to 34 degrees this was needed. I went for dinner on the Penney farm, before heading back to Newport.

I awoke at six am in order to make my 8:30 tee off time with Connie & Dale. It was another sunny day. The temperature however was a lot cooler when we teed off compared to when we finished. We played Dauphin Highlands, a lovely course which sadly I could not do justice. Dale had kindly supplied me with clubs. I could not get to grips with the driver & had a terrible round. The weather & company made it a very enjoyable experience. Before the round I...

Stefan & I were feeling the affects of last nights beer. The last beer being 15% in particular. It was another sunny hot day, but we still set off for a run. Stefan having done marathons & triathlons set a good pace. The run seemed to go on & on. We completed the 4.5miles & had the satisfaction of completing it. Stefan made us all a fantastic breakfast of pancakes & bacon. Then we headed off to the pub to watch euro championship final. On t...

With the power still out we headed out for a morning run. Trees still lay in the road but clean up operations were underway. We ran for an hour through the university grounds, in pleasant sunshine. We had breakfast of eggs & bread on the covered patio, before setting off for PA. This is when we got our first indication of the damaging effects of the storm for Charlottesville. Starbucks & McDonalds were beyond full as people sought out cool air & ...