We arrived home from Florida on April 22. We lost Matilda on April 29. I had knee surgery scheduled for May 17. So, it was time to get out for a little R&R and relief from grieving before my surgery. On May 8 we dashed up to Stone Mountain State Park, just north of Elkin and only 60 miles from home, for 5 nights of camping. We did some easy hiking and a little biking, but mainly we just hung out by Wayne's campfire.
Our friends Wayne and Lynda joined us for a few nights.
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| A small waterfall on Bullhead Creek |
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| Biking at Chestnut Creek on the New River Trail |
After 5 nights of rest and relaxation we drove home and began prepping for my knee replacement surgery, scheduled May 17, just 4 days hence.
