GAPCO - Day 5 July 8

Today was a rest day and as is the case with many a rest day I have had on my travels, very little rest occurred.

We rode to the Antietam National Battle Field.  We ended up pedaling a bit over 18 miles but it was well worth it.  

Antietam was the bloodiest single day battle of the Civil War, or for that matter in American History.  Over 23,000 soldiers were killed or wounded during the 12 hour battle.  The battle field encompassed a wide area with a driving tour and plaques denoting specific troop engagements and outcomes.  We did not do it in a car.  We pedaled our way through history.  It was hard to comprehend the scale of the battle and the degree of carnage.  Over 100,000 soldiers took part in the battle.

The day ended with a great meal at the Blue Moon Pub and then a trip to Nutter's for...

A monster cherry vanilla cone!  😋